7 May 2019
Research brief: Supercharging asthma treatment
The problem Asthma is a common respiratory disease that affects about 8 percent of the U.S. population. It causes a person’s airways...Read More
11 Apr 2019
Near-atomic map of parathyroid hormone complex points toward more targeted therapies for osteoporosis, cancer
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (April 11, 2019) — An international team of scientists has mapped a molecular complex that could aid in the...Read More
3 Oct 2018
High-resolution “blueprint” reveals mechanism that helps E. coli infect the urinary tract
The findings may aid in the development of precision antimicrobial therapies GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan (October 3, 2018) — A common gut bacterium...Read More
10 May 2018
Microbes from marine volcanic vents reveal how humans adjusted to a changing atmosphere
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., and ATHENS, Ga. (May 10, 2018) — Ancient microbes that thrive in some of the world’s most extreme environments...Read More
25 Apr 2018
Meet the scientist behind the science: Dr. Huilin Li
There is an old adage in science — structure informs function, meaning the shapes of individual molecules are closely linked to their...Read More
28 Dec 2017
What’s next for VAI in 2018
With the end of the year approaching, we asked the Institute’s leadership for a sneak peek into what they are most excited...Read More
6 Dec 2017
Cryo-EM reveals “crown-like” structure of protein responsible for regulating blood flow
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Dec. 6, 2017)—A team led by scientists at Van Andel Research Institute (VARI) has revealed for the first time...Read More
5 Dec 2017
Cryo-EM expert joins Van Andel Research Institute
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Dec. 5, 2017)—One of Van Andel Research Institute’s newest recruits is on a mission to shed new light on...Read More
23 Oct 2017
Cryo-EM reveals ignition mechanism for DNA replication
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Oct. 23, 2017) — An international team of scientists, led by scientists at Van Andel Research Institute, Cold Spring...Read More
2 Aug 2017
How some medications work and how we can make them better
Or, why you should care about G protein-coupled receptors Ever wondered how that daily beta blocker is actually lowering your blood pressure?...Read More