Researchers from USC and Caltech aim to develop a tiny sensor and drug delivery system, implanted near the eye, with dry eye disease as its first target.
Wynnie Nguyen was awarded a grant from the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund for studies aiming to stimulate growth of new brain cells and, ultimately, reverse the course of dementia.
A team of researchers from USC, Caltech and UC Irvine tested a full “bionic suit” with a patient for the first time. Early results are promising.
The study, led by USC Leonard Davis Instructional Associate Professor Roberto Vicinanza, found that people who closely follow a Mediterranean-style diet have higher levels of two mitochondrial microproteins.
Stroke survivors with severe motor impairment show signs of brain “youthfulness” in undamaged regions.
Using a National Institutes of Health grant, the team hopes to identify critical changes in the progression of Alzheimer’s that could lead to earlier, more effective treatments.
USC Viterbi senior Nicholas Kim led the landmark study with hopes that it could one day help improve the treatment of dementia and other brain disorders.
Building on the concept that blocking differentiation into specialized cell types maintains stem cells, USC and NIH scientists identify GSK3α as a checkpoint across diverse stem cell types.
Pesticide residue may play a role in increased rates of lung cancer in non-smokers under age 50, USC researchers find.
Living Memory Home for Dementia Care Pairs helps people with mild to moderate dementia share memories and journal with their caregivers.
