The first clinical trial of its kind uses stem cells to examine hearts in which the left ventricle is underdeveloped.

USC’s Dana P. Goldman and a colleague note that if a treatment reduces demand for organ transplants due to one disease (for instance, kidneys needed due to diabetes), more organs are available for patients with other diseases (say, kidneys due to hypertension).

USC’s Lisa Bitel notes that Valentine’s Day originated as a liturgical feast to celebrate the decapitation of a third-century Christian martyr, or perhaps two. So, how did we get from beheading to betrothing on Feb. 14?

The all-day summit attracts entertainers, executives and Olympians who inspire, advise and connect with USC undergrads.

The dogged investigation hows how a respected medical center and one its surgeons put profits ahead of patient care and safety.

The movie and TV series are recognized as the year's best cinematic adaptation of the written word at Doheny Library.

USC Viterbi researchers use computer-based models to identify the ways that spores evade attack from chemicals and radiation.

Researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC are testing an injection that could reduce the need for hip and knee replacement surgery in people with osteoarthritis, the leading cause of joint pain and stiffness.

USC’s Clifford Johnson notes the shortage of black scientists depicted in media, adding: “Many people from underrepresented groups end up genuinely believing that scientific investigation is not a career path open to them.”

A soprano and a USC neuroscientist share the belief that their disciplines can together improve our health and well-being.