The Paralyzed Will Walk, the Blind Will See: The Bionics Revolution Is Coming
Electronic eyes, robotic arms and exoskeletons? USC experts meld man (and woman) with machine.
Vaping — not prior smoking — is associated with genetic changes linked to disease
The latest vaping study from Keck School of Medicine of USC shows that, like smoking, use of e-cigarettes is linked to dysregulation of mitochondrial genes and immune response genes.
Why is America so divided? Researchers find fake news about controversial topics contributes to political polarization
USC researchers dig deep into America’s polarization problem: a data-driven tool measures discord on controversial topics; computer scientists study who spreads fake news; and policy experts examine why polarization is different today.
How to reclaim more water — and save money, too
In Southern California, desalination facilities and wastewater reclamation plants are often near each other. That presents opportunities to provide the most water possible, while minimizing energy usage and keeping the environment in mind, USC Viterbi researchers say.
Vaccine incentives don’t work — and may actually backfire, USC Marshall research finds
To address vaccine hesitancy, many governments, employers and health systems turned to public messages and financial incentives — from gift cards and savings bonds to $1 million lotteries. They didn’t work.
Professor brings academic research to life in L.A.’s underserved communities
John Wilson is working to improve the well-being of Angelenos through two USC Dornsife Public Exchange projects — one involving urban trees, the other ensuring people have enough to eat.
Affordable housing solutions are evasive for homeless veterans in Los Angeles
USC/RAND study tracks obstacles for military veterans searching for housing. Los Angeles is home to 10% of the nation’s unhoused veterans.
How does air pollution influence Alzheimer’s risk?
Studying neural stem cells could shed light on how environmental aspects interact with genetic risk factors for dementia, says University Professor Caleb Finch.
Keck Medicine of USC research has implications for detecting and treating hearing loss
Noise-induced hearing loss is linked to a buildup of fluid in the inner ear — and researchers found that treating that buildup with a readily available saline solution lessened nerve damage.
How alike are the cancer cells from a single patient?
The USC study also underscored a major problem facing cancer researchers: studying non-representative samples of patient cells.
USC Viterbi professor and undergrad team up to improve AI
Combining Mercedeh Khajavikhan’s background in photonics with Haoqin Deng’s experience designing neural networks helped build a novel chip and a faster network.
Cute, Innovative Robots Are Coming to Help You Live Your Best Life
USC researchers are testing next-generation droids that can clean, explore and play.
USC social work professors awarded Fulbrights to expand research internationally
Clinical Associate Professor Jennifer Lewis and Clinical Professor Emerita Anne Katz are among highly select number of USC faculty awarded by U.S. Department of State.
Political divide remains critically high and immigration is most divisive issue, according to new USC polarization index
USC Annenberg, PR firm Golin and Zignal Labs reveal the first data science-based polarization index to provide a roadmap for business leaders to navigate controversial issues.
With the clock ticking on climate disaster, USC experts see ways to respond
Scientists and researchers discuss how humanity will respond to climate change as the 26th U.N. Climate Conference and two weeks of negotiations kick off this week.
How to do a better job of cleaning salty water? By keeping desalination tools dry
USC researchers deepen understanding of membrane design to allow for desalination of high salinity streams using green or lower energy investment.
Medications, milestones and disease management: Q&A with Alzheimer’s researcher Lon Schneider
The psychiatry and neuroscience chair at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and director of the California Alzheimer’s Disease Center at USC discusses the role of medication in Alzheimer’s treatment.
USC researcher envisions Siri-like assistants and VR travel for older people and their caregivers
Professor Skip Rizzo’s 89-year-old mother test-drives his innovations.
Drug-like molecule points to novel strategies for cancer therapy
Work from scientists led by USC’s Oliver Bell and a colleague could counteract the effects of mutated epigenetic regulators, which are known to drive certain types of cancer including lymphoma.
USC Stem Cell provides ‘incubator’ for medicine of the 21st century
The incubator brings together leading minds from around the world and trains the next generation of stem cell scientists through a dedicated doctoral program and first-of-its-kind master’s degree.
When it comes to wireless communication, two lasers are better than one
Meet the optical “it couple” that USC Viterbi researchers are using to help speed up and secure wireless communications.
USC Dornsife’s grant strategist explains how she can help junior faculty secure funding
Heidi Smith Parker helps scholars ensure funding proposals fall on receptive ears at federal agencies.
Liver and kidney transplant patients with COVID-19 get lifesaving boost from USC
The number of hospitalizations and deaths for patients managed with a new protocol dropped by nearly one-fifth; for those who received a new drug therapy, hospitalizations were halved and deaths were reduced to zero.
Dropping fat and calories to simulate fasting helps mice live a longer life
USC researchers are digging into the underexplored effects and benefits of short, periodic cycles of fasting on obesity and heart health.