The Influence of MEF2C Variants on Autism Development

Authors

Elaine Vanterpool, Oakwood UniversityFollow
Maya O’Reilly, Oakwood University

Faculty Mentor

Dr. Elaine Vanterpool

Files

Description

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a condition that affects how people communicate, interact, and behave, with about 1 in 54 children in the U.S. being diagnosed. This study looks at the MEF2C gene and its possible link to ASD. MEF2C affects brain development and neuronal connections, playing a key role in how brain cells communicate and function. Changes in this gene have been connected to issues with speech, movement, and behavior in people with ASD, but the exact connection is still unclear.

Publication Date

2025

City

Huntsville

Disciplines

Biology

Recommended Citation

Vanterpool, Elaine and O’Reilly, Maya, "The Influence of MEF2C Variants on Autism Development" (2025). Student Posters. 72.
https://ouscholars.oakwood.edu/student-posters/72