Rare Diseases
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When it comes to organization, our cells give even the most popular tidiness influencers a run for their money.
Nowhere is this more evident than…
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (July 22, 2025) — Targeting a common inflammatory protein linked to arthritis and allergies may lead to better treatments for gastrointestinal (GI) cancers and…
A new study led by Van Andel Institute and KU Leuven scientists has linked bladder inflammation from urinary tract infections (UTIs) with an…
Rare Disease Day is a time to recognize and raise awareness of the thousands of diseases that are considered “rare” but collectively affect millions. Here…
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Feb. 9, 2021) — Scientists have devised a new approach for detecting and potentially heading off the effects of two rare pediatric…
In summer 2020, Van Andel Institute Graduate School Ph.D. candidate Maggie Chassé earned a prestigious Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Fellow Transition Award, also known as the…
Throughout the year, we highlight Van Andel Institute Graduate School’s doctoral students. This month features Lauren McGee, a student in the lab of Dr.…
What are prions?
Prions are infectious agents that cause a number of rare neurodegenerative diseases in humans and animals. Unlike bacteria or viruses, prions have…