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
27
Jul
2017
Effects of a major drug target regulated through molecular “codes”
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (July 27, 2017)—A team spearheaded by Van Andel Research Institute scientists has answered a long-standing question that may lead... Read More
8
Mar
2016
Breakthrough discovery honored by leading scientific organization
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (March 8, 2016)—Van Andel Research Institute (VARI) Professor H. Eric Xu will receive the prestigious Hans Neurath Award in... Read More
10
Aug
2015
Atomic-level defense secrets revealed
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EAST LANSING, Mich. (August 10, 2015) — Just as nations around the globe carefully guard their defense secrets, so do plants. New... Read More
24
Jul
2015
TOPLESS plants provide clues to human molecular interactions
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (July 24, 2015)— Scientists at Van Andel Research Institute (VARI) have revealed an important molecular mechanism in plants that has... Read More
22
Jul
2015
Scientists determine structure of important drug target using groundbreaking approach
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (July 22, 2015)— Using the brightest X-ray laser in the world, scientists have determined the structure of a molecular complex that... Read More
16
Jul
2013
Van Andel Institute Discovery Provides Template for More Effective Anti-Cancer Drugs
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Grand Rapids, Mich. (July 16, 2013) – Van Andel Institute (VAI) researchers have mapped the complex molecular structure of a folate receptor, a... Read More
27
Mar
2013
Van Andel Institute Researchers Co-Author Blueprint for More Selective Serotonin Receptor Activators
Serotonin receptors are drug targets for anxiety, depression obesity and other human diseases Grand Rapids, Mich. (March 27, 2013) – A pair of... Read More