Metabolism
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November 26, 2017
Can alpha-synuclein in the gut impact the brain?
Scientists have a gut feeling about Parkinson’s disease. Namely, that it may not start in the brain, the organ most often associated with disease. Instead,…
December 6, 2016
Diabetes drug slows experimental Parkinson’s disease progression, human trials to begin next year
New data published today shows drug preserves critical brain function in laboratory models of Parkinson’s GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Dec. 7, 2016)—A new investigational drug originally…
February 10, 2015
New insights on aging: Location is crucial in determining if reactive oxygen species are beneficial or detrimental
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (February 11, 2015) — Using antioxidants to combat the effects of aging may only be beneficial if the treatment is targeted to specific…
May 18, 2014
Van Andel Research Institute cancer study offers a resource on more than 1,000 human genes
Grand Rapids, Mich. (May 19, 2014) – A recent study by Van Andel Research Institute (VARI) scientists promises to be an invaluable resource for disease researchers…