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The University of Southern California is one of the world’s leading private research universities. An anchor institution in Los Angeles, a global center for arts, technology and international trade, USC enrolls more international students than any other U.S. university and offers extensive opportunities for internships and study abroad. With a strong tradition of integrating liberal and professional education, USC fosters a vibrant culture of public service and encourages students to cross academic as well as geographic boundaries in their pursuit of knowledge.
Marine life may soon face far fewer deadly encounters with beverage rings and plastic bags thanks to an ingenious biomaterial developed by USC researchers.
May 2, 2025
Scientists have developed a breakthrough method that significantly enhances the ability of quantum sensors to detect incredibly small signals, potentially revolutionizing everything from medical imaging to fundamental physics research.
Apr 29, 2025
A groundbreaking imaging study at USC has identified specific brain networks responsible for urinary control that malfunction in stroke survivors, offering new hope for treating a common yet often overlooked complication.
Apr 10, 2025
The medication that's made headlines for its weight loss effects may have an unexpected benefit: helping people drink less alcohol.
Feb 12, 2025
As Los Angeles grapples with devastating wildfires that have destroyed over 10,000 homes and businesses, a groundbreaking USC study reveals how today's housing…
Jan 15, 2025
A large-scale study has revealed how problems with the brain's waste removal system may lead to vascular dementia, the second most common form of dementia after Alzheimer's disease.
Jan 7, 2025
A troubling new study reveals that suicide deaths among male cancer survivors aged 15-39 have increased three-fold over the past two decades, with one in 65 deaths in this group now attributed to suicide.
Nov 18, 2024
An international research effort has identified 254 genetic variants that influence the volume of key brain regions, offering new insights into neurological and psychiatric disorders.
Oct 21, 2024
Researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC have uncovered a potential mechanism explaining how "forever chemicals" may lead to kidney damage, involving disruptions in gut bacteria and related metabolites.
Oct 17, 2024
New research from the Keck School of Medicine of USC has uncovered alarming similarities in the DNA changes observed in young adults who vape and those who smoke traditional cigarettes.
Sep 25, 2024
New research from the University of Southern California (USC) Schaeffer Center suggests that patients who question problematic medical bills often receive significant financial relief.
Aug 30, 2024
A new study published in Nature Sustainability has uncovered compelling evidence linking pesticide use to a significant decline in wild bee populations across the United States.
Aug 27, 2024
A new study from the University of Southern California has revolutionized sleep analysis, allowing for expert-level sleep tracking using only heart data.
Aug 20, 2024
USC researchers demonstrate how a novel compound reduces Alzheimer's-associated proteins in mice exposed to air pollution A groundbreaking study from the…
Aug 12, 2024
