Study of skull birth defect takes it from the top
A new study in Nature Communications presents a detailed cellular atlas of the developing coronal suture.
Study reveals Black recipients of liver transplants have lower post-transplant survival rates than white or Hispanic patients
The research showed that Black patients had, on average, a 15% higher chance of dying after a liver transplant than white or Hispanic patients.
People who manage their asthma can improve their chances against COVID-19
The findings suggest that asthma patients — especially those who require clinical care — should continue taking their asthma medications during the COVID-19 pandemic
University of Southern California Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center announces collaborative partnership with Sanford Burnham Prebys
Under this agreement, USC researchers will collaborate with scientists at the Institute’s Conrad Prebys Center for Chemical Genomics (Prebys Center) to transition clinically relevant targets to early-stage drug discovery.
USC Stem Cell scientists explore the latent regenerative potential of the inner ear
Overcoming this barrier may be a first step in returning inner ear cells to a newborn-like state that’s primed for regeneration.
L.A. eating habits changed significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic
About 28% of residents said they had improved their diets by eating more fruits and vegetables and less processed food, but nearly a quarter said the quality of their diet had decreased.
Top scientists and research institutions propose improvements to cell- and gene-based therapy development
Mohamed Abou-el-Enein has gathered more than 30 individuals and institutions to recommend improvements in the development of cell- and gene-based therapies.
Keck School shares $3M grant to advance at-home health care technology
David Armstrong. (USC Photo/Hannah Benet) The Keck School of Medicine of USC has joined with Caltech, The University of Arizona, and Baylor College of Medicine to ... Read More »
David Diller selected as a 2021 Macy Faculty Scholar
From a large national applicant pool, Diller is one of five scholars selected for the program, which provides mentorship and support to promote educators who have shown promise as future leaders.