16 Sep 2021
Explainer: What is the gut microbiome?
Our microbiomes take the phrase “trust your gut” to a whole new level. The gut microbiome is a rich population of bacteria,...Read More
24 Aug 2021
Meet the scientist behind the science: Dr. Ning Wu
The human body needs sugars and fats to survive, but too much of either can be problematic. Van Andel Institute’s Dr. Ning...Read More
3 Aug 2021
An overactive sweet tooth may spell trouble for our cellular powerplants
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (August 3, 2021) — The average American eats roughly 22 teaspoons of added sugar a day — more than...Read More
8 Jul 2021
Metabolism expert Dr. Sara Nowinski joins Van Andel Institute
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (July 8, 2021) — VAI’s newest scientific recruit wants to rewrite the story of mitochondria, the cellular machinery that...Read More
8 Mar 2021
Need a break? Take our National Nutrition Month quiz!
March is National Nutrition Month! Test your metabolism and nutrition knowledge with our quiz. Good luck (and no peeking at the answers...Read More
3 Feb 2021
New study to probe how diet and metabolism influence the immune system
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Feb. 3, 2021) — A pair of scientists from Van Andel Institute and the National Institute of Allergy and...Read More
13 Jan 2021
A look back at 2020
The past year has challenged us in new and unexpected ways. Yet through it all, we have been inspired by the strength...Read More
25 Sep 2020
How could our nutrition today affect future generations?: A Q&A with Dr. Heidi Lempradl and Dr. Andrew Pospisilik
Can a person’s diet, experiences and lifestyle impact their children’s health or even the health of subsequent generations? That’s the big question...Read More
21 May 2020
Explainer: What are mitochondria?
If you ask high school biology students about mitochondria, they’re likely to respond with the same answer: mitochondria are the powerhouses of...Read More
4 Feb 2020
Dietary interventions may slow onset of inflammatory and autoimmune disorders
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Feb. 4, 2020) — Significantly reducing dietary levels of the amino acid methionine could slow onset and progression of...Read More