Category Archives: Research
← Older posts Newer posts →Dual targeting of metastatic breast cancer improves survival rates
A new study from the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center showed that targeting both hormone receptors and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 in first-line treatment of metastatic breast cancer patients significantly increased overall survival times.
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Birds of a feather flock together for stem cell research
To eventually use stem cells in regenerative medicine, scientists need to understand how stem cells become organized into particular tissue patterns and shapes.
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Ostrow School investigators recognized for research
The International Association of Dental Research honored two scientists from the Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC at the association’s general session opening ceremonies in Seattle.
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Not quite business as usual for Supreme Court justices
The U.S. Supreme Court’s current assemblage of justices is more business-friendly than any Supreme Court since World War II, according to a new study by USC Provost Professor Lee Epstein.
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Years later, psychological effects of Chernobyl linger
A new report authored by USC researchers has estimated that millions of people may still be suffering from mental and physical health problems related to the 1986 Chernobyl accident.
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Next-generation transistor outperforms other carbon-based designs
A team of engineers from USC has constructed the highest-performing carbon nanotube transistor to date.
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Mate traits
In a recent lecture, Wendy Wood outlined exactly what kind of mate traits men and women look for — and why.
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Goldbach receives grant to study stress in LGBT adolescents
Jeremy Goldbach, assistant professor at the USC School of Social Work, has been awarded a grant to develop a measure of stress for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender adolescents.
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USC develops virtual tool to train child interviewers
Conducting interviews with children who have witnessed a crime or have been victims of abuse or neglect represents some of the most challenging and sensitive investigative work for attorneys, social workers and law enforcement officers.
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Hear we are
According to the World Health Organization, more than 360 million people around the world have disabling hearing loss, which includes one-third of all people over 65 years old and one-half of those older than 75.
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