The researchers will test whether a rare type of neuron helps drive depressive and manic mood shifting in bipolar disorder.
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Treatment revives old liver cells in USC lab study, may help prevent Alzheimer’s and heart disease
USC research finds potential for treating diseases of aging via the liver and uncovers new insights about cell signaling.
Roxana Moayer brings experience in facial reconstruction to USC
The surgeon finds a balance of art and science in giving patients peace of mind about their faces.
Exactly who’s at risk for stomach cancer?
A Keck Medicine of USC expert explains the risk factors of stomach cancer and what you can control.
Global team launches largest-ever study of brain function across 8 mental illnesses
The five-year, NIH-funded project will analyze more than 94,000 brain scans using a shared method, so researchers can compare schizophrenia, depression, autism and five other conditions.
How a visit to the lawyer could be a lifeline for people with mental stress
A USC-led study finds overlooked chances to recognize distress long before a person reaches a mental health clinic — or worse.
$8 million NIH grant advances USC-based research on environmental health
The funding supports the Southern California Environmental Health Sciences Center, a joint effort of USC and UC Irvine that has backed environmental health research for more than three decades.
Keck Hospital of USC again named top performer by leading healthcare performance improvement company
The ranking by Vizient recognizes the hospital for demonstrating excellence in delivering high-quality care.
USC Street Medicine symposium offers hope and solutions for homeless patients
“Sidewalk to Bedside” addresses how street medicine teams and hospitals can partner for better patient outcomes.
Immature brain support cells may be linked to human age-related cognitive decline
USC researchers studying human brain tissue found an association between abnormal immature astroglia, cells that play a supporting role in brain function, and lower reasoning ability in older adults with epilepsy.