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Neurodegenerative Diseases

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April 3, 2016 Infographic: Seven Parkinson's terms to know

Parkinson’s is a progressive disease caused by the abnormal clumping of a protein in brain cells, some of which produce a chemical called dopamine that…

January 25, 2016 Scientists identify potential “guardian” against neurodegeneration

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Jan. 26, 2016)—Stopping disruptions in cellular “trash removal” brought on by errors in molecular marks on DNA may guard against neurodegenerative diseases…

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March 9, 2014 Van Andel Research Institute expands its Parkinson’s disease program with the addition of two groundbreaking scientists

Biomedical research institute appoints two key positions, expanding its impact on neurodegenerative science

Grand Rapids, Mich. (Mar. 10, 2014) – Van Andel Research Institute’s…

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March 5, 2013 Scientists present brain awareness week lecture and neuroscience fair

Researchers from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Van Andel Institute, the Hauenstein Neuroscience Center at Saint Mary’s Health Care, and Spectrum…

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January 21, 2013 Van Andel Institute study could lead to blood test for Parkinson's disease

Researchers identify plasma-based biomarkers that may one day be used to diagnose Parkinson’s disease

Grand Rapids, Mich. (Jan. 22, 2013) – Van Andel Institute…