16
Sep
2021
Explainer: What is the gut microbiome?
Our microbiomes take the phrase “trust your gut” to a whole new level. The gut microbiome is a rich population of bacteria,... Read More
24
Aug
2021
Meet the scientist behind the science: Dr. Ning Wu
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The human body needs sugars and fats to survive, but too much of either can be problematic. Van Andel Institute’s Dr. Ning... Read More
3
Aug
2021
An overactive sweet tooth may spell trouble for our cellular powerplants
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (August 3, 2021) — The average American eats roughly 22 teaspoons of added sugar a day — more than... Read More
8
Jul
2021
Metabolism expert Dr. Sara Nowinski joins Van Andel Institute
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (July 8, 2021) — VAI’s newest scientific recruit wants to rewrite the story of mitochondria, the cellular machinery that... Read More
8
Mar
2021
Need a break? Take our National Nutrition Month quiz!
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March is National Nutrition Month! Test your metabolism and nutrition knowledge with our quiz. Good luck (and no peeking at the answers... Read More
3
Feb
2021
New study to probe how diet and metabolism influence the immune system
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Feb. 3, 2021) — A pair of scientists from Van Andel Institute and the National Institute of Allergy and... Read More
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
25
Sep
2020
How could our nutrition today affect future generations?: A Q&A with Dr. Heidi Lempradl and Dr. Andrew Pospisilik
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Can a person’s diet, experiences and lifestyle impact their children’s health or even the health of subsequent generations? That’s the big question... Read More
21
May
2020
Explainer: What are mitochondria?
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If you ask high school biology students about mitochondria, they’re likely to respond with the same answer: mitochondria are the powerhouses of... Read More
4
Feb
2020
Dietary interventions may slow onset of inflammatory and autoimmune disorders
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Feb. 4, 2020) — Significantly reducing dietary levels of the amino acid methionine could slow onset and progression of... Read More