An Indian scientist has developed human-based models to study neuron development and neuro-developmental disorders such as autism which can help design treatment strategies for such brain disorders.
Yogita K. Adlakha, a recipient of INSPIRE Faculty fellowship instituted by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), has achieved this feat, the DST said on Wednesday.
INSPIRE — that stands for Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research Programme — is a scheme by the DST for attracting talent towards science.