Structural Biology

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April 24, 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 jobs in the…

January 21, 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 way for the…

October 22, 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 Harbor Laboratory and…

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June 28, 2017 Three things to know about prostate cancer this Men’s Health Month

As Men’s Health Month wraps up, here are three important takeaways about prostate cancer, which affects 11 percent of men at some point in their…

February 20, 2017 ORC as Loader of the Rings: Study details ringed structure of ORC in DNA replication

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Feb. 21, 2017)—An international collaboration of life scientists, including experts at Van Andel Research Institute, has described in exquisite detail the…

January 26, 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…

January 15, 2017 New study reveals the structure of DNA helicase at the replication fork

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Jan. 16, 2017)—Scientists at Van Andel Research Institute and Rockefeller University have successfully described a crucial…

August 24, 2016 Three outstanding structural biologists join Van Andel Research Institute

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Aug. 25, 2016)—Van Andel Research Institute (VARI) is pleased to announce the recruitment of three exceptional structural biologists, who will significantly expand…