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When people refer to ‘Autism’, they are usually talking about Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). ASD is a brain-related problem which influences how a person relates to his environment. It is characterized by social and communication challenges and repetitive behaviors and activities. It influences learning, thinking, and analytical abilities of people.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or autism generally starts before the age of 3 years and lasts lifelong. An early detection…

Rodent models of ASDs (Autism spectrum disorders) coupled to newly developed technologies for genome editing, cell-specific functional and structural imaging, and neuronal activity manipulation will yield critical insights about autism and stimulate the emergence of new treatments. Read about advancements in this area.

The Human Brain The brain is a wonderful three-pound organ that controls all the functions of human body and interprets…

Acromegaly is a rare hormonal disorder that occurs when pituitary gland overproduces growth hormone in the body. Normally, growth hormone (GH) is produced by pituitary gland present in the brain but any kind of benign or non-cancerous tumor in the pituitary gland may result in excessive production of the growth hormone. Such non-cancerous tumors are called adenomas.