The grant will allow Ellis Meng and Dong Song to create cutting edge polymer electrodes for better brain signal monitoring, paving the way for devices that could restore human memory.
A new USC study has found that liberals and conservatives feel certain violations of moral concerns like loyalty and purity in different areas of their bodies.
Megan Fieser of USC Dornsife wants to solve the world’s plastic pollution problem while also making it easier to be a woman in science.
Just in time for the holidays, two faculty members and one PhD student at the USC School of Pharmacy break down the biology of the hangover.
Whether you’re trying to quit smoking or lose weight, USC experts want to help you think positively, set realistic goals and follow through on your resolutions for 2020.
New research from USC Marshall finds that taking photos can actually make experiences more enjoyable, as long as you’re not taking them just to share with others.
✌ Year in review: USC scientists are serious about changing the world. Take a look at some of this year’s discoveries that are already positively affecting people’s lives.
According to the study, white teachers and teachers of color showed implicit biases toward white-sounding names and boys over girls.
Waste salvaged from dumpsters, airplane graveyards and more finds a sustainable second life thanks to some creative ideas.
A USC Earth science doctoral candidate goes deep to see how oceans are reacting to climate change.
USC marine biologists have found that the endless struggle between viruses and bacteria ends in a stalemate, scientific proof of the evolutionary principle known as the “Red Queen.”
Cary Frydman, an associate professor at USC Marshall, describes how this emerging field can explain financial decision-making and influence economic policy.
A cochlear implant helped Ray Goldsworthy regain his hearing. Now, he’ll use his research — and a $2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health — to help others with implants connect to music.
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.
Funding from the National Institutes of Health — the world’s largest public funder of biomedical research — was $68 million last year, a substantial increase from $13 million in 2015.
Researchers compared feathers from 21 bird species to learn from their biological architecture and potentially apply that knowledge to modern technology.
A USC researcher on the lower extremity complications of diabetes offers ideas on how to reduce painful, often deadly foot ulcers.
Research from a behavioral economist at USC Dornsife has found that, though they may be appreciated, thank you calls don’t help with nonprofit fundraising.
Tens of millions of people worldwide suffer from migraine. According to a neurologist at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, the solution can sometimes be as simple as a gluten-free diet.
Thanksgiving is a great time to count your blessings, but evidence shows that being grateful throughout the year can lead to better health and well-being.
November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and USC scientists are researching healthy lifestyle choices and certain drugs that might reduce the risk of developing the disease.
According to a team of USC computer scientists, showing robots “tough love” can help them succeed at new tasks.
The Lord Foundation of California, which received the funds after the sale of the LORD Corporation, is expected to distribute the proceeds to USC in 2020.
Findings in a new USC study could impact pending legislation intended to reduce the growth of e-cigarette usage among teens.