Articles tagged “microdeletion syndrome”

Research

MEF2C Regulates Both Early Development and Late-Life Brain Health

Two recent studies, seemingly unrelated at first glance, offer profound new insights into the gene MEF2C, shedding light on its roles in heart development, brain immunity, and the consequences for individuals with MEF2C Haploinsufficiency Syndrome (MCHS).

2026-06-09

Historical

Naming the Unnameable: The Emergence of MEF2C Haploinsufficiency Syndrome

For countless families, the journey for their child struggling with unexplained developmental delays, epilepsy, or severe movement impairment often reached a critical point: moving from a world of frustration with "we don't know" to a moment of nascent hope with "now we have a name."

2026-06-01