Publications by authors named "Kendra M Yasui"
Commun Biol
December 2021
Article Synopsis
- Rett syndrome (RTT) is a disorder primarily affecting girls, leading to various complications, including issues with gut health and metabolism, linked to mutations in the MECP2 gene.
- Researchers used a mouse model specifically tailored for RTT to compare the development of the disease in both male and female mice, focusing on gut microbiomes and metabolic changes over time.
- The study found that female mice showed significant early metabolic alterations and gut microbial changes related to RTT, which were not seen in males, highlighting the importance of studying female models to understand RTT better.
