Seniors susceptible to scams show brain differences and are frailer
Two studies from the Keck School of Medicine of USC shed new light on what makes certain older people more at risk of being defrauded.
Thanks to this scientist, doctors have another option for treating a leading cause of infant death
Years of research from USC Dornsife’s Chien-Ping Ko have led to the FDA’s approval of risdiplam, a cheaper and easier-to-administer drug for children with spinal muscular atrophy.
How students learn from their mistakes
USC researchers have found that students who focus on understanding their errors — rather than on getting the right answer — learn better over time.
A trio of faculty members explore how VR can help combat neurological diseases
USC’s Sook-Lei Liew, Judy Pa and James M. Finley are researching the benefits of virtual reality for patients with Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease or stroke.
Once homeless, USC neuroscience grad uses grit and determination to pursue his dreams
Tenacity and a belief in the power of education helped transfer student Nicholas Chapman build a better life for himself. He wants to become a doctor to give others the same chance.
Which patients receive advanced stroke care? It can depend on traffic
Traffic conditions affect patient access to comprehensive stroke centers — particularly in disadvantaged neighborhoods, a new USC study found.
To Stop Cancer, a Neuroscientist Studies Its Uncanny Survival Skills
To understand how cancer spreads to the brain, Josh Neman looks for answers in his lab—with inspiration from patients.
Through neurofinance, students can unlock how our brains drive certain financial choices
Cary Frydman, an associate professor at USC Marshall, describes how this emerging field can explain financial decision-making and influence economic policy.
USC research reinforces music’s impact on the developing brain
A $450,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health will help USC Dornsife’s Assal Habibi advance her studies into how musical training boosts childhood brain development.
Can’t stop putting your hand in the candy dish? Scientists may have found why
A USC-led team of scientists have zeroed in on the brain circuit that regulates impulsive behavior, which could advance scientific understanding of behavioral issues from obesity to drug abuse.
The USC scientist taking big steps against brain tumors
USC’s University Park Campus hosts an upcoming fundraising 5K thanks to the advocacy of an energetic Keck School of Medicine neuroscientist.
Can depression and anxiety be treated by stimulating brain signals?
Maryam Shanechi of USC Viterbi expands upon her revolutionary research into treating neuropsychiatric disorders via brain-machine interfaces.
Researchers investigate why certain brains are more vulnerable to addiction
A new USC study examines how to identify the people most at risk of opioid addiction and how to best treat those already addicted.
Tiny region of the brainstem has big effects on brain aging
USC Leonard Davis Professor Mara Mather, co-author of a new study on the locus coeruleus, explains its role in the onset of Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline.
Researcher explores links between transgender brain and gender identity
Understanding the brain structure of transgender people could help tailor care and support, says recent USC grad and neuroscientist Jonathan Vanhoecke.
The Doctors Hot on the Trail of Parkinson’s Disease
Researchers are closing in on one of the most common — and complex — neurodegenerative diseases.
USC scientists map brain region linked to Alzheimer’s and other diseases
Researchers show structures, nerve connections and functions in vivid detail as part of the most detailed atlas yet of the brain’s memory bank.
Breakthrough brain research could yield new treatments for depression
Findings may yield new therapies for depression and anxiety among millions of patients.
Virtual reality tool designed at USC corrects errors in brain scan data
The Virtual Brain Segmenter turns a tedious step in the scientific process into an immersive experience.
Have a headache? Here’s an option when medication and massages don’t provide relief
USC physical therapists work alongside specialists to create individualized treatment.
Doctors who focus on the foot and brain team up on a smart insole
The device will flag changes in a patient’s gait and perhaps detect an infection.
Your brain is multitasking, using a hunger peptide that tells you when to eat
It’s one of several jobs of the cerebral plumbing system, which uses its fluid in some surprising ways.
Gift supports biomedical therapeutics at USC
Retired ophthalmologist Allen Ginsburg and his wife, Charlotte, donate $10 million to name the USC Institute for Biomedical Therapeutics.
Are we getting closer to a complete brain map?
New devices developed at USC Viterbi explore more regions safely and less invasively.