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April 15, 2026 CRISPR variant selectively targets tumor DNA

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (April 15, 2026) — Cancer cells excel at evading detection, but subtle chemical differences set them apart from healthy cells. Now, a…

March 24, 2026 How structural biology is reshaping tuberculosis research and treatment

Tuberculosis is an ancient disease that still impacts human health today.

Tuberculosis is a disease of the lungs that also can affect many other parts…

January 23, 2026 The promise of gene editing with CRISPR

Dr. Hong Li, professor in Van Andel Institute’s Department of Structural Biology, leverages CRISPR, cryo-EM and other leading-edge technologies to explore the mechanisms…

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…

December 19, 2025 Reflecting on research: 2025 highlights

In 2025, VAI continued to build scientific momentum and drive discoveries that deepen our understanding of human health. With the addition of new faculty and…

October 29, 2025 Eminent physician-scientist Dr. Jonathan D. Licht to serve as next president and chief scientific officer of Van Andel Institute

Grand Rapids, Mich. (Oct. 29, 2025) — Van Andel Institute, a leading research organization based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has appointed internationally recognized physician-scientist…

October 20, 2025 Midkine proteins prevent Alzheimer’s-related plaques

A protein called midkine may help prevent brain plaques that contribute to Alzheimer’s disease, reports a new study by St. Jude Children’s Research…

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.…