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May 27, 2026 How understanding genetics may fuel new ALS therapies

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…

February 27, 2026 Can a chronic stomach infection influence Parkinson’s disease risk?

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…

January 12, 2026 Flipping the script on fungal infections

Fungal infections are a serious public health concern that cause millions of deaths each year.  

Among the most worrying are Candida auris and Cryptococcus…

October 21, 2025 Not just a harmless accessory, tau’s ‘fuzzy coat’ contributes to Alzheimer’s progression

Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that over time interferes with memory, thinking and the ability to perform day-to-day tasks.

It is the most common…

October 17, 2025 A sticky situation: How a molecular ‘adhesive’ may be the key to making an antibiotic more effective

Antibiotics are essential tools in modern medicine. They treat bacterial infections by killing harmful bacteria or making it harder for them to grow and multiply.…

October 13, 2025 Highlights from Grand Challenges in Parkinson’s Disease 2025

Here at Van Andel Institute, September marks more than the turn of the season: it signifies the return of our annual Grand Challenges in Parkinson’s…

September 4, 2025 A clearer view: How a commonly studied gene impacts more than eye color in fruit fly research

Fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster) are more like us than you might think.

For example, they share 65%–75% of disease-causing genes with humans, making them important…

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…