USC Scientists Rewrite Kidney Research With Groundbreaking Cell Cultivation
Researchers at USC have advanced kidney research by developing a new method to cultivate nephron progenitor cells from human stem cells. This method simplifies the…
Keck School of Medicine of USC News
The Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC) is a prominent medical school located in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1885, it is one of the oldest medical schools in Southern California and is part of the larger USC health sciences campus, which includes several major hospitals and research institutes. The Keck School of Medicine is known for its strong emphasis on biomedical research, medical education, and patient care. It offers a range of programs including M.D. training, various M.D./Ph.D. options, and other graduate-level degrees in biomedical and health sciences. The school is also associated with significant research in areas such as cancer, neuroscience, cardiovascular medicine, and regenerative medicine. Its affiliation with top-tier hospitals like Keck Hospital of USC and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles provides students with extensive clinical training opportunities and exposure to diverse patient populations.
Unraveling the Delta-8 THC Trend Among American Teens
Researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC conducted one of the first nationally-representative studies of adolescent use of the new hemp-derived cannabis products,…
Morning Sickness Mystery Solved: Researchers Identify Key Cause and Potential Treatment
A team of researchers from the United States, United Kingdom, and Sri Lanka have collected extensive evidence showing the cause of pregnancy sickness: a hormone…
Genetic Treasure Trove: 451 Keys to Unlocking Prostate Cancer Mysteries
An international collaboration led by USC explored the genomes of nearly 950,000 men, finding a total of 451 variants and refining what is known about…
Unlocking the Lizard’s Secret: A Breakthrough in Cartilage Regeneration
Scientists from the Keck School of Medicine of USC identify key cells involved in the process of cartilage regeneration in lizards—a discovery that could offer…
New USC Study: Even “Safe” Air Pollution Levels Can Harm the Developing Brain
In one of the first longitudinal studies of its kind, scientists from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California discovered that…
Synthetic “Forever Chemical” Found Widely in the Environment Linked to Liver Cancer
Keck School of Medicine of USC scientists discover that a common man-made polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) may elevate risk of liver cancer. New research links exposure…
Sonic Hedgehog to the Rescue: Impressive Regeneration To Repair Large Bone Injuries
A stem cell study presents intriguing evidence that large bone injuries might trigger a repair strategy in adults that recapitulates elements of skeletal formation in…
Small HDL “Good Cholesterol” Particles May Help Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease
First-ever study to measure high-density lipoprotein particle numbers in spinal fluid led by Keck School of Medicine of USC. Keck School of Medicine of USC…
Endocrinologist Discovers Potential New Ways To Prevent Cognitive Decline From Alzheimer’s Disease
USC endocrinologist takes Alzheimer’s disease research in new directions. A USC Keck School of Medicine researcher discovers potential new ways to prevent cognitive decline by…
Newborn Cells in the Epileptic Brain Provide a Potential Target for Anti-Seizure Medications
Over the years, everyone loses a few brain cells. A study led by scientists from USC Stem Cell and the USC Neurorestoration Center presents evidence…
Cranial Neural Crest Cells: A Crowning Achievement in Understanding Head Development
Researchers at USC developed new bioinformatics tools to study the diverse roles of cranial neural crest cells in zebrafish, enhancing our understanding of vertebrate head…
Scientists Discover a Novel Therapeutic Target To Treat Fatty Liver Disease
About 80 million Americans have fatty liver disease unrelated to alcohol abuse. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is associated with obesity and diabetes, and can lead…
Looking To Lose Weight? New Research Shows Diet Drinks Might Not Be the Sweet Spot
A synthetic aftertaste might not be the only side effect of switching to diet soda, especially if you’re trying to lose weight. Drinks that contain…
Stem Cell Scientists Explore the Latent Regenerative Potential of the Inner Ear
Scientists from the USC Stem Cell laboratory of Neil Segil have identified a natural barrier to the regeneration of the inner ear’s sensory cells, which…
Tiny Hairlike Structures Could Help Treat Lung Illnesses Like COVID-19
With a $2.3 million NIH award, USC researchers will study how cilia behavior and structure impact their function, a key in improving diagnostics and treatments…
Scientists Make Big Progress in Building Mini-Kidneys – “Essential Milestone Towards Building a Functional Organ”
The organoids, which resemble a kidney’s uretic buds, provide a way to study kidney disease that could lead to new treatments and regenerative approaches for…
Potential New Treatment Target Discovered in the Fight Against COVID-19
Keck School of Medicine of USC researchers identify a novel target and a potential new therapy that could offer an additional treatment option against COVID-19…