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In USC-led research, the new drug candidate selectively attacked glioblastoma stem cells and passed early safety testing in a Phase 1 clinical trial.
COMMENCEMENT: Ashley Espinosa, who interned at the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, got special insight into the system: She’s inspected every L.A. Metro station.
A breast milk sensor developed by USC biomedical engineering team detects acetaminophen, other chemicals and nutrients in real time.
COMMENCEMENT: Thousands are expected on the University Park Campus for USC’s 142nd commencement celebrations this week. You’ll want to plan accordingly.
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The USC Sea Grant director brings more than 25 years of experience as a scientist, educator and leader in ocean research, education, policy and public engagement.
USC experts share their expertise on how Angelenos can rebuild their communities stronger and better after January’s wildfires.
USC Distinguished Professor Gale Sinatra’s long-standing mission to help people better understand climate change became deeply personal after the January wildfires.
EARTH MONTH: Megan Fieser, the Gabilan Assistant Professor of Chemistry at USC Dornsife, is working to resolve the vexing problem of plastic accumulating in our environment.
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A visual exploration of the vast and vibrant day-to-day experience at USC.

Earth’s Inner Core is Less Solid than Previously Thought
A USC study reveals that the inner core is undergoing structural transformation.
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Long Before the L.A. Wildfires, America’s Housing Crisis Displaced Millions
A USC study reveals how decades of policy missteps fueled today’s housing crisis, pushing the dream of homeownership out of reach for millions, including the largest generation in U.S. history: millennials.