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Van Andel Institute scientists and collaborators have developed a new method for identifying and classifying pancreatic cancer cell subtypes based on sugars found on the outside of cancer cells.

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Explore how teaching the scientific method in early education fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and a love for lifelong learning.