GABA predicts visual intelligence

Highlights • Cortical GABA levels correlate with visuo-spatial IQ and surround suppression.• Higher levels predict higher intelligence and stronger surround suppression.• Results provide mechanism linking surround suppression and intelligence.• Results suggest role of cortical GABA levels in determining cognitive performance.

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