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…
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…
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…
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…
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, or CNCCs, contribute to many more body parts than their humble name suggests. These remarkable stem cells not only form most…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Glasses enhance mobility and function in patients who have difficulty with peripheral vision or seeing in low light. Nearly one in 30 Americans over the…
