Victor McElhaney, a gifted musician and a beloved member of the Trojan Family, tragically lost his life as the victim in a failed robbery attempt over the weekend. His mother, Oakland City Councilmember Lynette Gibson McElhaney, will address the media. WHO: Lynette Gibson McElhaney, Oakland City Councilmember Regina Scott, Deputy Chief, Los Angeles Police Department […]
Compounds found in green tea and carrots improved memory and problem-solving ability in mice genetically programmed to develop cognitive impairment. Contact: Leigh Hopper (310) 308-0405 or lhopper@usc.edu A diet containing compounds found in green tea and carrots reversed Alzheimer’s-like symptoms in mice genetically programmed to develop the disease, USC researchers say. Researchers emphasize that the study, recently […]
Clinical trial shows reduction of inflammation in humans; fasting-mimicking diet appears to reverse Crohn’s and colitis pathology in mice Contact: Jenesse Miller, (213) 810-8554 or jenessem@usc.edu What if a special diet could reduce inflammation and repair your gut? USC researchers provided evidence that a low-calorie “fasting-mimicking” diet has the potential to do just that. Published […]
Contact: Jenesse Miller (213) 810-8554 or jenessem@usc.edu In the most comprehensive international comparison of its kind, a USC study found that the United States has the highest drug overdose death rates among a set of high-income countries. Drug overdose mortality has reached unprecedented levels in the United States, more than tripling over the past two […]
Volunteers in the study were just as curious as the researchers, wanting to know whether vaping is safe. The results hint that e-cigs are not risk-free. Contact: Leigh Hopper (310) 308-0405 or lhopper@usc.edu If you think vaping is benign, think again. A small USC study shows that e-cig users develop some of the same cancer-related molecular changes […]
Geologic carbon reservoirs on the bottom of the ocean caused global warming before — and they could do it again, according to research by an international team of scientists led by USC Contact: Gary Polakovic (213) 740-9226 or polakovi@usc.edu The world’s oceans could harbor an unpleasant surprise for global warming, based on new research that shows how […]
It’s nearly Valentine’s Day and love is in the air. Or is it? With hundreds of thousands of Americans turning to online dating and shopping, is a day dedicated to romantic love and gifting chocolates and cards passé? USC experts share their observations on successful gift-giving and looking for love in 2019. Contact: Jenesse Miller, […]
Mice from pet stores co-housed with lab mice for two weeks helped scientists understand the role of a protein that modulates the inflammation response. Contact: Leigh Hopper (310) 308-0405 or lhopper@usc.edu When is a dirty mouse a good mouse? USC researchers can answer that question: They introduced squeaky-clean lab mice to rodents from the outside world — […]
Prominent Trojans to be recognized at annual USC Alumni Awards USC Trustee Kathleen L. McCarthy, marketing and communications executive Michael Nyman, and biotech entrepreneur Kevin Xu, honored for professional achievements and legacy of service at the 86th annual awards on May 4, Contact: Patrick Auerbach at 213-740-9490 or pauerbac@usc.edu or Eddie North-Hager at 213-821-9412 or edwardnh@usc.edu. Seven […]
Nitrogen dioxide, from cars and power plant emissions, may influence food-seeking behavior, a USC study suggests. Contact: Leigh Hopper (310) 308-0405 or lhopper@usc.edu Could air pollution be making us fat? A new USC study suggests that exposure to traffic pollution during childhood makes adolescents 34 percent more likely to eat foods high in unhealthy trans fats – […]
