Lon Schneider at the Keck School of Medicine of USC is investigating whether a vaccine or pill could eliminate a protein crucial in the formation of brain plaque. But other preventive measures — like exercise, eating healthier and brain-challenging activities — don’t involve drugs.

The “genius grant” honors the Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist and professor, whose groundbreaking work has enabled Americans and others to view the Vietnam War from more balanced perspectives.

Findings indicate that low-cost interventions could continue to work if adopted long term.

Shrikanth Narayanan leads a team focusing on sleep quality, self-assessed work performance and social interaction among Keck Medicine of USC nurses.

That number is significantly higher than the national average at the school, where female engineers find balance and camaraderie.

A computer program developed by USC researchers augments work on waves that could distort the shape of the cosmos.

The band will perform “I Love L.A.” Saturday at halftime along with 1,400 students from 14 local schools on High School Band Day.

The transgender writer, actor, singer and theater arts teacher cautions students to have realistic career expectations.