13
Jan
2021
A look back at 2020
The past year has challenged us in new and unexpected ways. Yet through it all, we have been inspired by the strength... Read More
4
Nov
2020
Near-atomic ‘maps’ reveal structure for maintaining pH balance in cells
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Nov. 4, 2020) — For the first time, scientists have visualized a new class of molecular gates that maintain... Read More
3
Jun
2020
Near-atomic blueprint reveals inner workings of drug target for cancer, other diseases
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (June 3, 2020) — Van Andel Institute scientists have for the first time described the near-atomic level structure of... Read More
3
Jun
2020
Atomic blueprint of ‘molecular machine’ reveals role in membrane protein installation
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (June 3, 2020) — Van Andel Institute scientists have revealed the first known atomic structure of a “molecular machine”... Read More
3
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
13
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
10
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
22
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
21
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