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
21 Dec 2017
10 highlights: A look back at 2017
With 2017 quickly coming to close, we’d like to reflect on all that’s been accomplished by rounding up some of this year’s...Read More
6 Dec 2017
Cryo-EM reveals “crown-like” structure of protein responsible for regulating blood flow
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Dec. 6, 2017)—A team led by scientists at Van Andel Research Institute (VARI) has revealed for the first time...Read More
23 Oct 2017
Cryo-EM reveals ignition mechanism for DNA replication
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Oct. 23, 2017) — An international team of scientists, led by scientists at Van Andel Research Institute, Cold Spring...Read More
24 May 2017
A Celebration of the Cryo-EM Revolution
A Celebration of the Cryo-EM Revolution September 14-15, 2017.
30 Mar 2017
Why we’re betting on cryo-electron microscopy
We just invested in a new Cryo-Electron Microscope (Cryo-EM) Core facility, including installation of one of the world’s most powerful microscopes and...Read More
21 Feb 2017
ORC as Loader of the Rings: Study details ringed structure of ORC in DNA replication
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
16 Jan 2017
New study reveals the structure of DNA helicase at the replication fork
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Jan. 16, 2017)—Scientists at Van Andel Research Institute and Rockefeller University have successfully described a crucial structure involved in...Read More
25 Aug 2016
Three outstanding structural biologists join Van Andel Research Institute
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Aug. 25, 2016)—Van Andel Research Institute (VARI) is pleased to announce the recruitment of three exceptional structural biologists, who...Read More