Scientists say roughly 1 million genetic variants can predict the length of a person’s formal education as well as other demographic characteristics. The study is based on genetic information from 23andMe and several other databases.

International study examines the influence of genetics on human behavior, well-being and social science-related outcomes through details on human genomes.

Rent and other expenses often keep students from pursuing unpaid summer internships. USC Career Center’s Dream Dollars initiative offers much-needed relief.

USC physical therapists work alongside specialists to create individualized treatment.

At the Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC), preliminary results of the A4 Study will be presented by the project director, Dr. Reisa Sperling of Harvard Medical School. Dr. Sperling and Dr. Paul Aisen of the Keck School of Medicine of USC are the principal investigators on the study. 

“We are thrilled to welcome Trudy and Kevin to the USC Thornton faculty,†said Robert Cutietta, Dean of the USC Thornton School of Music. “They are both unquestioned leaders in their fields, and their expertise will be an incredible addition to the Music Industry program.â€

Are children who spend lots of time using digital devices prone to psychiatric problems? A team of USC scientists says yes in a new study that appears today in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Researchers find that, even after accounting for religious belief, the association between political leanings and a sense of purpose is strong.

Top honor from athletic directors group and Fiesta Bowl goes to Trojan Outreach, through which 650 student-athletes gave more than 5,000 hours of service to the L.A. community.

The Homelessness Policy Research Institute based at USC Price drives work to end homelessness in Los Angeles County by convening top researchers and policymakers.