24
Mar
2021
Today is World Tuberculosis Day. Here’s what you need to know.
On March 24, 1882, German physician Dr. Robert Koch announced that he had identified the bacterium that causes tuberculosis (TB), a deadly... 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
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