3
Jun
2020
Atomic blueprint of ‘molecular machine’ reveals role in membrane protein installation
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (June 3, 2020) — Van Andel Institute scientists have revealed the first known atomic structure of a “molecular machine”... Read More
25
Jul
2019
3
Oct
2018
High-resolution “blueprint” reveals mechanism that helps E. coli infect the urinary tract
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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
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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
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There is an old adage in science — structure informs function, meaning the shapes of individual molecules are closely linked to their... Read More
22
Jan
2018
Cryo-EM reveals critical protein-modifying complex and potential drug target
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Jan. 22, 2018)—Scientists have revealed the atomic-level structure of a molecular complex responsible for modifying proteins, possibly paving the... Read More
23
Oct
2017
Cryo-EM reveals ignition mechanism for DNA replication
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Oct. 23, 2017) — An international team of scientists, led by scientists at Van Andel Research Institute, Cold Spring... Read More
21
Feb
2017
ORC as Loader of the Rings: Study details ringed structure of ORC in DNA replication
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Feb. 21, 2017)—An international collaboration of life scientists, including experts at Van Andel Research Institute, has described in exquisite... Read More
27
Jan
2017
Copying the genetic code: A quick primer
Sometimes the smallest things have the biggest impact. A prime example is a recent study from Van Andel Research Institute’s Dr. Huilin... Read More