Neurodegenerative Diseases
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Most proteins in the brain follow the rules, maintaining precise shapes that help cells function normally.
But when proteins called alpha-synuclein go rogue and…
Parkinson’s disease is a complex neurodegenerative disorder that, over time, impairs the ability to move and affects a wide range of other non-movement-related functions.
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (June 15, 2026) — Van Andel Institute has risen to no. 3 among North American nonprofit and nongovernmental research organizations in…
For scientists, precision is everything. From studying the shapes of cells to investigating the functions of proteins, research relies on high-tech tools to advance our…
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disorder that damages movement-regulating nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Overtime, the loss of these…
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (April 20, 2026) — Van Andel Institute has named internationally recognized scientist Glenda Halliday, Ph.D., as the recipient of its 2026…
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As a scientist who studies Parkinson’s disease, I often say that my job is to put myself out…
Most cases of Parkinson’s disease cannot be attributed to one distinct cause.
Parkinson’s is a progressive disorder characterized by the loss of specialized nerve…