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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…
Dr. Tiara Hinton didn’t realize how much she loved science until she was in high school.
As a child, she wanted to be a physician:…
Our kidneys perform many important jobs.
They filter our blood to remove waste, regulate blood pressure by eliminating excess fluid and ensure our electrolytes are…
Our cells create a lot of waste and, just like us, they need a way to get rid of it.
That’s the job of the…
Alpha-synuclein (α-synuclein) is a protein most known for its involvement in Parkinson’s disease.
We have α-synuclein throughout our tissues, with the highest…
For scientists like Dr. Scott Rothbart, the same strategies that cancer cells use to survive also are powerful opportunities for developing new treatments.
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (April 14, 2025) — Van Andel Institute has named renowned physician-scientist
J. Timothy Greenamyre, M.D., Ph.D., as recipient of…
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (April 14, 2025) — Aging is the most important risk factor for neurodegenerative diseases, including Parkinson’s disease. However, the connection between aging…