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22 Jun 2021

Seven facts about the human brain

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The human brain has been the subject of fascination and study for centuries. The ancient Greek physician Hippocrates characterized the brain as...

10 Jun 2021

‘Roadmaps’ of the brain reveal regions vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (JUNE 10, 2021) — Much like a supply truck crossing the countryside, the misfolded proteins that damage neurons in...

27 Oct 2020

Meet the scientist behind the science: Dr. Michael Henderson

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For VAI Assistant Professor Dr. Michael Henderson, studying the brain and unraveling its mysteries is a final frontier of sorts, one that...

23 Jun 2020

Parkinson’s disease expert Dr. Michael Henderson joins Van Andel Institute

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (June 23, 2020) — Van Andel Institute has recruited neuroscientist Michael Henderson, Ph.D., an expert in Parkinson’s disease and...

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