Plain-English explanations of MEF2C research terms, concepts, and scientific mechanisms.
**What it means:** The MEF2C gene is relatively large — about 12-13 kilobases (kb) of DNA. But the AAV vector can only carry about 4.7 kb of genetic material. So the UT Southwestern team had to "shrin...
**What it means:** The BDRF is a **private foundation** that funds neuroscience research. Their "Distinguished Investigative Grant" is a significant award given to researchers who have demonstrated ex...
**What it means:** In gene therapy, an "expression cassette" is the **complete package of genetic instructions** packed into the viral vector. It's not just the MEF2C gene itself — it also includes: -...