24 Jun 2021
A ‘tasty’ protein may lead to new ways to treat metabolic and immune diseases
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (June 24, 2021) — The same taste-sensing molecule that helps you enjoy a meal from your favorite restaurant may...Read More
4 Nov 2020
Near-atomic ‘maps’ reveal structure for maintaining pH balance in cells
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Nov. 4, 2020) — For the first time, scientists have visualized a new class of molecular gates that maintain...Read More
3 Jun 2020
Near-atomic blueprint reveals inner workings of drug target for cancer, other diseases
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (June 3, 2020) — Van Andel Institute scientists have for the first time described the near-atomic level structure of...Read More
12 Feb 2020
Van Andel Institute’s Juan Du, Ph.D. awarded Sloan Research Fellowship
Two-year fellowship honors exemplary early career scientists GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Feb. 12, 2020) — The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation has named Van...Read More
2 Dec 2019
Taste-related protein provides target for drugs to treat neurological disorders
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Dec. 2, 2019) — Understanding how the brain processes sweet, bitter and umami tastes may one day help researchers...Read More
28 May 2019
Decoding our biological thermostat: Three questions for McKnight Scholar Dr. Juan Du
Our body temperature is kept in check by an elegant biological thermostat. But, despite its critical role in keeping us healthy and...Read More
28 May 2019
Van Andel Research Institute’s Dr. Juan Du named McKnight Scholar
Three-year, $225,000 award will fuel research into the molecular basis of body temperature regulation GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (May 28, 2019) — The...Read More
