The decreased expression of genes for three GABAA receptor subunits (Gabre and Gabrg1 in the amygdala and Gabrd in the hippocampus) and a GABA transporter (Gat3 in the amygdala) denotes a specific effect of L. rhamnosus HN001 + Lipid 70 treatment on GABA activation pathways and in specific tissues important for stress, anxiety, learning and memory. The gene discussed is GABRE; the disease is Anxiety.