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Oct
2018
High-resolution “blueprint” reveals mechanism that helps E. coli infect the urinary tract
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The findings may aid in the development of precision antimicrobial therapies GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan (October 3, 2018) — A common gut bacterium... Read More
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Jun
2018
Cryo-EM reveals interaction between major drug targets
Structure provides “blueprint” for drug development, answers a longstanding question in biology GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (June 13, 2018) — For the first... Read More
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May
2018
Microbes from marine volcanic vents reveal how humans adjusted to a changing atmosphere
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., and ATHENS, Ga. (May 10, 2018) — Ancient microbes that thrive in some of the world’s most extreme environments... Read More
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Jan
2018
Cryo-EM reveals critical protein-modifying complex and potential drug target
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Jan. 22, 2018)—Scientists have revealed the atomic-level structure of a molecular complex responsible for modifying proteins, possibly paving the... Read More
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Dec
2017
10 highlights: A look back at 2017
With 2017 quickly coming to close, we’d like to reflect on all that’s been accomplished by rounding up some of this year’s... Read More
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Dec
2017
Cryo-EM reveals “crown-like” structure of protein responsible for regulating blood flow
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Dec. 6, 2017)—A team led by scientists at Van Andel Research Institute (VARI) has revealed for the first time... Read More
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Oct
2017
Cryo-EM reveals ignition mechanism for DNA replication
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Oct. 23, 2017) — An international team of scientists, led by scientists at Van Andel Research Institute, Cold Spring... Read More
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Sep
2017
A Celebration of the Cryo-EM Revolution
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A Celebration of the Cryo-EM Revolution September 14-15, 2017.
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Mar
2017
Why we’re betting on cryo-electron microscopy
We just invested in a new Cryo-Electron Microscope (Cryo-EM) Core facility, including installation of one of the world’s most powerful microscopes and... Read More