Research
5 results.
July 27, 2022
Van Andel Institute, University of Freiburg study reveals insights into enzyme that combats a common greenhouse gas
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (July 27, 2022) — An enzyme that combats the greenhouse gas nitrous oxide (N2O) may one day give scientists a potent new…
June 24, 2021
A ‘tasty’ protein may lead to new ways to treat metabolic and immune diseases
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (June 24, 2021) — The same taste-sensing molecule that helps you enjoy a meal from your favorite restaurant may one day lead…
February 12, 2020
Van Andel Institute’s Juan Du, Ph.D. awarded Sloan Research Fellowship
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Feb. 12, 2020) — The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation has named Van Andel Institute’s Juan Du, Ph.D., to its 2020…
December 2, 2019
Taste-related protein provides target for drugs to treat neurological disorders
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Dec. 2, 2019) — Understanding how the brain processes sweet, bitter and umami tastes may one day help researchers design more effective…
September 24, 2018
Cryo-EM reveals structure of protein responsible for regulating temperature in the human body
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (September 24, 2018) — A team led by Van Andel Research Institute (VARI) scientists has revealed for the first time the…