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
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
25
Apr
2018
Meet the scientist behind the science: Dr. Huilin Li
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There is an old adage in science — structure informs function, meaning the shapes of individual molecules are closely linked to their... 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
23
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
21
Feb
2017
ORC as Loader of the Rings: Study details ringed structure of ORC in DNA replication
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Feb. 21, 2017)—An international collaboration of life scientists, including experts at Van Andel Research Institute, has described in exquisite... Read More
3
Feb
2017
In their own words: The most exciting advances in cancer research
In honor of World Cancer Day on Saturday, we asked our scientists and collaborators a simple question—what do you think is the... Read More
27
Jan
2017
Copying the genetic code: A quick primer
Sometimes the smallest things have the biggest impact. A prime example is a recent study from Van Andel Research Institute’s Dr. Huilin... Read More