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…
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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
Cranial neural crest cells, or CNCCs, contribute to many more body parts than their humble name suggests. These remarkable stem cells not only form most…
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…
Advanced Computer Model Enables Improvements to “Bionic Eye” Technology
Researchers at Keck School of Medicine of USC develop signals that could bring color vision and improved clarity to prosthesis for the blind. There are…
Pituitary Puzzle Gets a New Piece: Insights Into Century-Old Controversy Revise Evolutionary History
Insights into century-old controversy about key gland’s development arise from research led by the Keck School of Medicine of USC A new USC-led study suggests…
Fossilized Monkey Teeth Discovered in Peru Indicate Ancient Primates Crossed the Atlantic Ocean From Africa
The discovery helps date the transatlantic migration to about 34 million years ago, around the time a major drop in sea level would have made…
Vapers Show Chemical Changes in Their DNA That Are Linked to Cancer
This is the latest study from a Keck School of Medicine of USC research team to show e-cigarette users develop cancer-related molecular changes similar to…
