Michael Henderson
4 results.
May 3, 2024
How understanding proteins can inform new Parkinson’s treatments
Parkinson’s disease is linked to clumps of misshapen proteins that damage brain cells and lead to the disease’s hallmark symptoms.
April 16, 2024
Scientists identify cell vulnerability ‘fingerprint’ related to Parkinson’s, Lewy body dementia
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (April 16, 2024) — A new study from Van Andel Institute scientists offers a first look into the complex molecular changes that occur…
October 26, 2021
Van Andel Institute, Yale University and University of Pennsylvania scientists awarded grant from Aligning Science Across Parkinson’s
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Oct. 26, 2021) — Scientists from Van Andel Institute, Yale University and University of Pennsylvania are recipients of a $9 million Collaborative Research Network grant…
June 10, 2021
‘Roadmaps’ of the brain reveal regions vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (JUNE 10, 2021) — Much like a supply truck crossing the countryside, the misfolded proteins that damage neurons in Alzheimer’s disease travel…