Latino children who live in areas with higher levels of air pollution have a heightened risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, according to a new USC-led study. Scientists tracked children’s health and respective levels of residential air pollution for about 3.5 years before associating chronic unhealthy air exposure to a breakdown in beta cells, special pancreatic cells that secrete insulin and maintain the appropriate sugar level in the bloodstream.

Who spends hundreds of real dollars on their phone for power-ups and virtual coins? USC researchers analyzed millions of app purchases to find out.

Faculty members share stories with an award-winning dancer and an artist in residence.

David Schonfeld created the National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement, which became part of USC in 2015.

High levels of pollution may make insulin-creating cells become less efficient, increasing the risk for Type 2 diabetes, USC researchers say.

The machine — the only one of its kind in North America — will allow scientists to advance research on Alzheimer’s, autism and more.

USC leaders speak to students about the opportunities available to them.

Middle and high school students visit labs and tour USC’s stem cell research center, cancer center and Keck Hospital of USC.

In appearance as part of the USC President’s Distinguished Lecture series, the former leader remains an optimist.

Who spends hundreds of real dollars on their phone for power-ups and virtual coins? USC researchers analyzed over 776 million purchases from Apple’s App Store, representing $4.6 billion, to find out.