Metabolism
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The past year has challenged us in new and unexpected ways. Yet through it all, we have been inspired by the strength and resilience of…
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 that Van Andel…
If you ask high school biology students about mitochondria, they’re likely to respond with the same answer: mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell. But…
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Feb. 4, 2020) — Significantly reducing dietary levels of the amino acid methionine could slow onset and progression of inflammatory and autoimmune…
With a new decade comes a new world of possibility and innovation waiting to be unleashed in labs at Van Andel Institute and across the…
Immunology is the study of the immune system, the body’s natural defenses against infection and disease. The immune system employs numerous defense mechanisms to keep…
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Oct. 10, 2019) — For years, scientists have used cells grown in petri dishes to study the metabolic processes that fuel the…
Looking for a conversation starter for this year’s Thanksgiving dinner? We’re here to help! Check out these 10 fast facts about metabolism to help make…