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Damage to pericytes, the layer of cells that wrap around blood vessels in the brain, leads to decline in cognition and is accelerated in people who carry the APOE4 gene.
Health

Alzheimer’s gene triggers early breakdowns in blood-brain barrier, predicting cognitive decline

Although scientists have long known APOE4 is a leading risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, they were unsure how exactly it drives a decline in memory. USC researchers now believe they have an answer.
Tok Thompson

Tok Thompson

Todd Richmond

Todd Richmond

Madison Carmenate and Kacey Azucar
Health

CHLA helps teens put birth defects behind them

Thanks to USC surgeons, women born with Apert syndrome and a cleft lip deal with life on their own terms.
Health

Restricted blood flow in the brain could be tied to Alzheimer’s

A USC research team has found strong evidence that keeping blood vessels healthy can help prevent cognitive decline.
Christopher Gould

Christopher Gould

Christopher Gopal

Vanni Le
Social Impact

Alumna builds career championing diversity and inclusion

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American higher education at risk from immigration policies, says USC president

”There hasn't been a major impact yet,” says C. L. Max Nikias, “but it's something we’re concerned about.”
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We Asked for Your Top USC Campus Spots. Here Are Your Faves

The Trojan Family shares favorite hidden gems and secret study nooks on the University Park Campus.