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July 15, 2025 Van Andel Institute scientists develop technique for high-resolution single cell epigenetic analysis

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (July 15, 2025) — Van Andel Institute scientists have developed an improved technique to comprehensively profile DNA methylation in single cells, an advance…

July 7, 2025 Cryo-EM reveals never-before-seen look at the ‘proofreading’ proteins that safeguard DNA

Much like an editor combing through an article for mistakes, our DNA relies on proofreading to ensure the accurate passage of information from one generation…

July 3, 2025 The promise of soundwaves in treating cancer

Are soundwaves the future of cancer treatment?

At a recent public lecture, Dr. Clifford Cho gave attendees a look at an emerging technology called…

July 1, 2025 Van Andel Institute appoints cancer epigenetics expert Dr. H. Josh Jang as assistant professor

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (July 1, 2025) — Van Andel Institute has appointed cancer epigenetics expert H. Josh Jang, Ph.D., as an assistant professor…

June 27, 2025 Releasing a molecular ‘brake’ may help immune cells better fight cancer

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (June 27, 2025) — Van Andel Institute scientists and collaborators have discovered a potential treatment target that may re-energize dysfunctional or “exhausted” immune…

June 25, 2025 Key index ranks Van Andel Institute among top nonprofit research organizations for biological sciences

Van Andel Institute is among the top nonprofit research organizations in biological sciences, according to the Nature Index.

In the U.S., VAI…

May 27, 2025 3 questions for ALS expert Dr. Qiang Zhu

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive disorder that damages movement-regulating nerve cells (neurons) in the brain and spinal cord. As more of these neurons…

May 19, 2025 Using viral mimicry to help the immune system see — and fight — cancer

Cancer cells are masters of disguise.

Like villains in bad movies, they evade detection by masquerading as healthy cells, turning off the body’s built-in alarm…