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13 Jan 2021

A look back at 2020

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The past year has challenged us in new and unexpected ways. Yet through it all, we have been inspired by the strength and resilience of our community. We are deeply...

8 Dec 2020

Van Andel Institute now enrolling students for virtual Spring 2021 Afterschool Cohorts

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Dec. 8, 2020) — Do you know a student who loves science? Are you looking for an after-school program that’s both free and fun? Van Andel Institute...

20 Nov 2020

After more than a decade, ChIP-seq may be quantitative after all

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Tagschip-seq, Dickson, epigenetics, research, Rothbart, technology

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Nov. 20, 2020) — For more than a decade, scientists studying epigenetics have used a powerful method called ChIP-seq to map changes in proteins and other critical...

4 Nov 2020

Near-atomic ‘maps’ reveal structure for maintaining pH balance in cells

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Nov. 4, 2020) — For the first time, scientists have visualized a new class of molecular gates that maintain pH balance within brain cells, a critical function...

3 Nov 2020

VAI now creating Customized Virtual Science Experiences

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To better assist teachers and parents throughout the 2020–2021 school year, Van Andel Institute for Education is offering customized virtual science experiences to supplement student learning. The continued presence of...

22 Oct 2020

COVID-19 infection may be part of a ‘perfect storm’ for Parkinson’s disease

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TagsCOVID19, Featured News, Parkinson's, Patrik Brundin, research

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Oct. 22, 2020) — Can COVID-19 infection increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease? That’s the question posed by a new commentary published in the journal Trends...

22 Oct 2020

New experimental blood test determines which pancreatic cancers will respond to treatment

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Tagscancer, Haab, pancreatic cancer, research

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Oct. 22, 2020) — Scientists have developed a simple, experimental blood test that distinguishes pancreatic cancers that respond to treatment from those that do not. This critical...

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A look back at 2020

Van Andel Institute now enrolling students for virtual Spring 2021 Afterschool Cohorts

After more than a decade, ChIP-seq may be quantitative after all

Near-atomic ‘maps’ reveal structure for maintaining pH balance in cells

VAI now creating Customized Virtual Science Experiences

COVID-19 infection may be part of a ‘perfect storm’ for Parkinson’s disease

New experimental blood test determines which pancreatic cancers will respond to treatment

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