50 years ago, USC’s Information Sciences Institute was tapped to design and run the internet
From a three-person shop in 1972 to an institute of more than 400 today, ISI continues to lead the way in computing research.
Newly discovered protein connected to Alzheimer’s Disease risk
A mutation in a microprotein is connected to a significant increase in the risk for Alzheimer’s and highlights a possible target for treatment, a USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology study finds.
Moral values explain differences in COVID-19 vaccination rates across U.S. counties
Research from USC Dornsife shows that moral values predict regional differences in COVID-19 vaccination rates beyond structural, demographic and political barriers to vaccination.
COVID-19 mutations are accelerated by virus-fighting enzyme in human cells
The findings by a team of USC researchers could help scientists predict new coronavirus variants and subvariants and give them a leg up on producing effective vaccines.
Study finds subtle structural brain alterations in youth with suicidal behaviors
The ENIGMA Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors consortium analyzed data from 18 studies worldwide to examine associations between brain structure and suicide attempt in young people with major depressive disorder.
COVID-19: U.S. life expectancy continued to decrease in 2021, study finds
Despite the vaccination rollout, 2021 reductions in life expectancy appear to exceed those in 2020 — and racial disparities have persisted, researchers say.
National Science Foundation grant will support immigration and criminal justice research
USC Gould Professor Emily Ryo’s project will also create a unique dataset of immigration courts and judges.
Baby Talk
Doctoral student Lauren Klein is working with a local children’s hospital to help clinicians detect signs of toxic stress in infants
Good Vibrations
Seniors Shannon Brownlee and Chloe Duckworth’s startup uses software that can detect emotions from speech patterns and translate them into vibrations.
USC researchers identify first Roman military amphitheater in Israel’s ‘Armageddon’
Excavation led by USC Dornsife scholars yields clues about the lives of ancient soldiers stationed outside Megiddo in the province of Judea.
What makes a healthy city?
Around the world, people are using a USC Price professor’s research to make their cities healthier and more sustainable.
USC receives $1.3 million NIH training grant to enhance diversity in addiction science
New Rising STARS program will train and diversify the next generation of scientists to confront the addiction epidemic with “cell to society” perspective.
What older adults do while they sit affects dementia risk, study indicates
Researchers at USC explored the link between sedentary behavior and risk of dementia, finds that type of activity matters when it comes to brain aging.
Barriers to voting have huge impact on turnout, but Americans overlook their effect
Practical difficulties such as child care requirements and limited polling place hours can curb voter turnout, but USC researchers find most Americans think voting is a matter of belief.
To break unhealthy habits, stop obsessing over willpower — why routines matter more than conscious choices
Understanding and changing the environment in which habits form is a critical step when it comes to breaking unwanted behaviors and forming healthy ones.
Brainstorming new ways to beat breast cancer
USC cancer researcher Min Yu counts on a team that shares her excitement about scientific ideas.
Synthetic ‘forever chemical’ linked to liver cancer
A common manufactured substance may elevate risk of liver cancer, Keck School of Medicine of USC researchers find.
Large-scale study of disordered eating in children explores role of weight, sex and puberty
The Keck School of Medicine of USC-led analysis is one of the first to study disordered eating behaviors in children under 11.
New flavored nicotine gums, lozenges and gummies rank second among nicotine products used by teens
Keck School of Medicine of USC researchers conduct the first study to measure U.S. adolescents’ use of a new class of flavored, non-tobacco oral nicotine products.
Artificial intelligence amplifies core research strengths at Keck School of Medicine of USC
Researchers see AI’s potential in areas including cancer, neurodegenerative disease and population health.
Liquid magic: Scientists reveal why water is one of the most remarkable substances in the universe
We can’t live without water, of course. But the H20 molecule itself is quite remarkable. Find out why.
Long COVID affects 23% of positive cases, causing symptoms in ‘long haulers’ that may last for months
Interdisciplinary USC study also reveals predictors of long COVID.
Liver transplant patients with prior drinking problems can do well after transplantation, USC study finds
Researchers at Keck Medicine of USC say the established waiting list inclusion/exclusion criteria warrant a closer look.
Advance directives associated with lower out-of-pocket hospital costs
Patients with advance directives more likely to choose comfort over aggressive care at end of life, according to new USC study.