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
1
Jul
2020
Graduate student spotlight: Investigating molecular ‘gates’ to understand and treat disease
Every other month, we highlight one of Van Andel Institute Graduate School’s doctoral students. This month features Emery Haley, a student in... 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
28
May
2020
Studies do not find hormonal role for bone protein osteocalcin
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (May 28, 2020) — A bone protein called osteocalcin has long been thought to play important hormonal roles in... Read More
12
Feb
2020
Van Andel Institute’s Juan Du, Ph.D. awarded Sloan Research Fellowship
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Two-year fellowship honors exemplary early career scientists GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Feb. 12, 2020) — The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation has named Van... Read More
31
Jan
2020
10 research trends we’re excited to watch in the next decade
With a new decade comes a new world of possibility and innovation waiting to be unleashed in labs at Van Andel Institute... Read More
2
Dec
2019
Taste-related protein provides target for drugs to treat neurological disorders
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Dec. 2, 2019) — Understanding how the brain processes sweet, bitter and umami tastes may one day help researchers... Read More
25
Jul
2019