ADAMDEC1 (and why it matters)
**What it means:** ADAMDEC1 is a **metalloprotease** — a protein-cutting enzyme that remodels the **extracellular matrix** (the structural scaffolding that holds brain cells in place). Think of it as ...
Explainers
Plain-English explanations of MEF2C research terms, concepts, and scientific mechanisms.
CARD11 (and why it matters)
**What it means:** CARD11 is a **scaffold protein** — it acts like a docking station that brings inflammatory signaling molecules together. When a microglial receptor detects a threat, CARD11 assemble...