Breakthrough brings potential glioblastoma drug into focus
A new class of small molecule drugs, now in phase 1 clinical trials, is the first to target circadian clock proteins, which play a key role in the ... Read More »
USC’s new Alzheimer’s study featured in TV report
If it’s confirmed that a drug can remove memory-stealing plaques from the brain before the damage from Alzheimer’s disease is already done, “we may really change the course ... Read More »
Innovators of USC: Doctors have an eye on GIBLIB, the ‘Netflix of medical education’
Imagine a surgeon being able to watch multiple surgical procedures in 360 virtual reality in order to determine the best way to operate on their current patient. In ... Read More »
Scientists find a link between diabetes and risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Patients on medication for type 2 diabetes may be keeping Alzheimer’s disease at bay. USC Dornsife psychologists have found that those patients with untreated diabetes developed signs of ... Read More »
USC medical leaders promote social justice as key step toward healing society’s ills
Doctors treat disease, fix broken bones and offer advice on exercise and diet, but USC Professor Ricky Bluthenthal thinks they can and should do more. Overcrowded housing, food ... Read More »
Is year-round daylight saving time a good idea? Maybe not
If you were yawning more than usual thanks to last week’s switch to daylight saving time, you weren’t alone. It takes some people a full week to recover ... Read More »
Mindfulness could be a key to recovering from substance abuse, USC experts say
Mindfulness might offer more than relief from daily stress. Research now suggests it can boost recovery from addiction and trauma. Investigators at USC believe the contemplative practice could ... Read More »
Hate exercise? It could be genetic
If the thought of hopping on a treadmill strikes you with dread, you might have your genes to blame, researchers say. A 2014 study showed that an appreciation ... Read More »
Fasting-mimicking diet holds promise for people with digestive problem
What if a special diet could reduce inflammation and repair your gut? USC researchers provided evidence that a low-calorie “fasting-mimicking” diet has the potential to do just that. ... Read More »