Historic paper trail shows difficulty of governing from half a world away
USC researcher examines the British Empire’s bureaucracy through American and Indian colonial-era archives.
Patient visits inspire USC scientist’s lab work toward curing rarely diagnosed disease
The development of a crystal structure gives molecular biologist a clear view of how myasthenia graves behaves.
USC Viterbi researcher uses novel technique to battle cancer, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
USC Viterbi’s Sangpil Yoon uses high-frequency ultrasound to deliver molecules through cells.
The possible long-term complications of traumatic brain injury
USC researcher uses sophisticated techniques to understand the effects of such injuries among older adults.
Tiny fossils reveal backstory of the most mysterious amphibian alive today
The discovery fills a significant gap in the evolutionary history of frogs, toads and other amphibians.
Marketing and PR secrets of the internet — he’s teaching them
Social media expert Robert Kozinets shows USC Annenberg students how to analyze data that could identify the Next Big Thing.
Researchers look for a way to detect Alzheimer’s before symptoms emerge
Cognitive tests in older adults without symptoms could do the job, a Keck School of Medicine of USC study finds.
Researchers discover what may be earliest stage of Alzheimer’s
Clusters of a sticky protein — amyloid plaque — found in the brain signal mental decline years before symptoms appear, a new study finds.
Poor diet, plus Alzheimer’s gene, may fuel the disease
Could a healthy diet spare people who have an Alzheimer’s gene from developing the disease? USC researchers suggest the issue deserves more study.
Using virtual reality — and mom’s sewing machine — for stroke rehab
Sook-Lei Liew builds a prototype with a laptop, an off-the-shelf VR rig, a $9 swim cap and a brain-computer interface system.
Flawed fish jaws shed light on hearing loss in humans
Scientists believe that a zebrafish with a malformed jaw offers revealing findings for colleagues in radiology, audiology and genetics.
Smiling during victory could hurt your future chances of cooperation, USC researchers find
On the other hand, smiling during a loss tends to boost the odds of success going forward.
Overweight children are excluded from friendships and disliked by peers, USC study finds
Negative social interactions can increase the kids’ risk of loneliness, depression, poor eating habits and illness.
Stem cell researcher takes on the brain’s fight against age-related diseases
Kazakhstan native and PhD student Albina Ibrayeva envisions a future where research and medicine advance everyone’s well-being.
A sign of strong leadership on and off the softball field: Make everyone feel wanted
USC doctoral student with a love of the game offers insights on inclusion in the workplace.
A new model for care: People with mental illness help others in the same situation
Peer navigators help clients to make medical appointments, find transportation and communicate with providers.
USC research could lead to treatment for common lung diseases
$6.9 million NIH grant allows Keck School of Medicine of USC team to study the regeneration of lung cells.
How to stay sane: Give emotional support to friends and family, but let them help you, too
An imbalance in social support — whether someone provides more than they receive or vice versa — is associated with worse psychological health, according to a USC study.
What happens when artists use medical research for inspiration?
Artists are paired with researchers to produce fascinating work displayed on the USC Health Sciences Campus.
Bay Area veterans in bad shape: Many are jobless, homeless, depressed or suicidal
USC survey finds the region is unprepared to meet service members’ needs. The situation is worse than in other parts of California.
Science without borders is needed to solve the mystery of Alzheimer’s disease
Renowned scientists share recent findings at the Zilkha Neurogenetic Institute in a collaborative effort to streamline unpublished research findings toward possible solutions.
Salutatorian Jordan Kondo left his Hawaii home and hasn’t stopped traveling — or learning
✌ Class of 2017: He says USC’s interdisciplinary outlook and short-term international programs changed his entire career trajectory.
Globetrotting Trojan proves research isn’t just for grad students
✌ Class of 2017: Johanna Reyes is making an impact from Mexico to Cuba, and intends to do even more.
Preschool children face increasing vision problems
The impairment will affect nearly 220,000 youngsters over the next 45 years, USC Roski Eye Institute research finds.