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Kayla Habermehl

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May 11, 2026 A gut feeling: How the microbiome may help protect against disease

The human gut is home to a vast, invisible ecosystem of bacteria, viruses and other microbes that influence health in ways we are just beginning…

May 7, 2026 Fueling the fight against cancer

All cells rely on nutrients from the foods we eat to survive and thrive.

Thanks to research from VAI scientists and collaborators, we now…

May 4, 2026 How Dr. Peter A. Jones transformed VAI into a research powerhouse

Dr. Peter Jones arrived in Grand Rapids with a vision: build Van Andel Institute into one of the world’s premier research organizations.

More…

February 10, 2026 Program immerses recent high school graduates in research

A passion for pursing research can start anywhere: a lesson in a classroom, a chance observation, the simple act of asking “why?”

For Mae Rydingsward,…

October 20, 2025 Midkine proteins prevent Alzheimer’s-related plaques

A protein called midkine may help prevent brain plaques that contribute to Alzheimer’s disease, reports a new study by St. Jude Children’s Research…

August 7, 2025 DNA ‘organizer’ helps cells store and access genetic information

When it comes to organization, our cells give even the most popular tidiness influencers a run for their money.

Nowhere is this more evident than…

July 7, 2025 Cryo-EM reveals never-before-seen look at the ‘proofreading’ proteins that safeguard DNA

Much like an editor combing through an article for mistakes, our DNA relies on proofreading to ensure the accurate passage of information from one generation…

May 19, 2025 Using viral mimicry to help the immune system see — and fight — cancer

Cancer cells are masters of disguise.

Like villains in bad movies, they evade detection by masquerading as healthy cells, turning off the body’s built-in alarm…