A long-term study of twins has led University of Southern California (USC) researchers to find potential links between Hodgkin lymphoma and levels of an immune response protein (interleukin-12).
Multi-million dollar gift to USC from long-time cancer research supporter.
Combined positron emission tomography (PET) and computed tomography (CT) imaging of lymphoma patients is a more effective method to evaluate response to radiation therapy, and may help patients avoid unnecessary follow-up treatments, a study by researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) suggests.
Researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) have uncovered a new way to develop more effective tumor vaccines by turning off the suppression function of regulatory T cells.
Researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) have identified a novel cyclic signaling in the dermis that coordinates stem cell activity and regulates regeneration in large populations of hairs in animal models.
University of Southern California surgeon Namir Katkhouda, M.D., will be inducted into the Knighthood of the French Legion of Honor for his pioneering work in laparoscopic surgery. He will receive the honor from the French Ambassador to the United States, Pierre Vimont, during a formal ceremony at USC.
The largest gift ever given to the USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center-$60 million- was made today towards the university's hematology program.
Researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) suggest epigenetics, or the way DNA is processed and expressed, may be the underlying cause for male infertility.
The University of Southern California installed Dr. Carmen Puliafito, Tuesday, as dean of the Keck School of Medicine.
New collaboration created between Southern California institutions for research into stem cells. Institutions include: USC, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, House Ear Institute, City of Hope, Caltech and UC Santa Barbara.
In a study of more than 6,000 Los Angeles-area children "“ the largest study of its kind "“ researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC) found that both strabismus (commonly known as cross-eyed or wall-eyed) and amblyopia (often referred to as lazy eye) were more prevalent in older children than in younger children.
A new study led by researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) identifies how genes are silenced in cancer cells through distinct changes in the density of nucleosomes within the cells.
The daily commute may be taking more of a toll than people realize. A new study by researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) found that up to half of Los Angeles residents' total exposure to harmful air pollutants occurs while people are traveling in their vehicles.
The University of Southern California (USC) will host its first Body Computing Conference on October 26, 2007. Influential leaders, investors and academics in healthcare will come together to discuss the role of technology in the future of medicine.
High-risk teenagers who participate in peer-led substance abuse prevention programs reduce their drug use by approximately 15 percent versus traditional curricula, suggests a study led by researchers at the University of Southern California (USC).
A multi-institution team led by University of Southern California faculty has received a five-year, $8.4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health for an ambitious effort to survey the genetic, physical and behavioral profiles of children with autism.
The Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC) received a $10 million gift from the Kenneth T. & Eileen L. Norris Foundation that will be critical in launching one of the nation's first research centers devoted to the study of epigenetics--a field that holds great promise in the treatment and prevention of cancer.
In an effort to stem the rise of childhood obesity and related health risks, the University of Southern California (USC) has received a $7.5 million grant to launch a Comprehensive Center of Excellence in Minority Health.
University of Southern California researchers found that a storyline on the primetime NBC network drama ER that dealt with teen obesity, hypertension and healthy eating habits had a positive impact on the attitudes and behaviors of viewers, particularly among men.
A consortium of scientists, led in part by USC School of Dentistry researcher Songtao Shi, has identified unique cells within the adult tendon that have stem-cell characteristics--including the ability to proliferate and self-renew. The research team was able to isolate these cells and regenerate tendon-like tissue in the animal model.
Postmenopausal women consuming two or more alcoholic beverages a day may double their risk of endometrial cancer, suggests a study led by researchers at the University of Southern California (USC).
Children who carry variations in specific genes that metabolize vehicle emissions are more susceptible to developing asthma, particularly if they live near major roadways, a study led by researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) suggests.
The University of Southern California (USC) today announced the appointment of Carmen A. Puliafito, M.D., M.B.A., as dean of the Keck School of Medicine, effective Nov. 1.
A study led by researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC) has found that one of seven genetic risk factors previously identified as increasing the probability of developing prostate cancer also increases the probability of developing colorectal cancer.
USC School of Pharmacy's work with Los Angeles-area safety-net clinics is recognized by national organization.
Univ. of Southern California and Childrens Hospital Los Angeles among those receiving grants from California Institute for Regenerative Medicine for stem cell facilities.
Researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) have identified specific molecular markers that may help to predict tumor recurrence in stage II and III colon cancer patients.
Physiological differences between men and women may contribute to differential tumor development and progression in colon cancer patients.
Treadmill exercises may benefit patients with Parkinson's Disease and those with similar movement disorders.
In the most comprehensive look at genetic risk factors for type 2 diabetes to date, researchers from the University of Michigan, the National Human Genome Research Institute, the University of Southern California, the University of North Carolina, and Finland's National Health Institute, have identified at least four new genetic variants associated with increased risk of diabetes and confirmed existence of another six.
Breastfeeding can offset the increased risk of invasive breast cancer for women who had their first full-term pregnancy after the age of 25, a study led by researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) suggests. The findings of the study were presented at a news conference on Monday, April 16 at the 2007 annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research held in Los Angeles.
Researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC) found that patients who received a later stage cancer diagnosis were likely to be living in an unsafe neighborhood, using public transportation and traveling at least 45 minutes to get to a doctor's office. The study will be presented today at this week's American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) in Los Angeles on April 15.
A study led by researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC) and Harvard Medical School has identified seven genetic risk factors that predict risk for prostate cancer. According to the study's findings, these risk factors are clustered in a single region of the human genome on chromosome 8 and powerfully predict a man's probability of developing prostate cancer.
A newly discovered small molecule called IQ-1 plays a key role in preventing embryonic stem cells from differentiating into one or more specific cell types, allowing them to instead continue growing and dividing indefinitely, according to research performed by a team of scientists who have recently joined the stem-cell research efforts at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California.
The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) has awarded $2.5 million to Gay M. Crooks, M.D., professor of pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC) and research-scientist at The Saban Research Institute of Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, for research in blood formation from stem cells.
In the absence of federal and state reform offering universal health care coverage, local coalitions can make a big difference for children without health insurance.
Significant findings have emerged from the California Teachers Study (CTS) that suggest long-term recreational physical activity plays a protective role against invasive and in situ breast cancer.
Researchers from the University of Southern California (USC) receive approximately $3.4 million from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) for stem cell research.
Researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) found that children who lived within 500 meters of a freeway since age 10 had substantial deficits in lung function by the age of 18 years compared to children living at least 1500 meters away.
University of Southern California heart experts available for Heart Awareness Month.
USC Researchers recently made significant strides toward settling a decades-old debate centering on the role played by stem cells in cancer development. According to the study's findings, genes that are reversibly repressed in embryonic stem cells are over-represented among genes that are permanently silenced in cancers; this link lends support to the increasingly discussed theory that cancer is rooted in small populations of stem cells.
Researchers have conducted genetic analysis of India-born individuals in the U.S. and have begun to shed light on the genetic variations of the diverse population of India.
Researchers have successfully regenerated tooth root and supporting periodontal ligaments to restore tooth function.
Researchers in Southern California have isolated brain regions that respond selectively to the cues of gender, ethnicity and identity in faces.
In October of 2003, multiple wildfires raged throughout Southern California. Now, researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) report that residents without asthma in wildfire-endangered regions suffered as much as those with asthma.
Children and teens who smoke cigarettes have nearly four times the risk of developing asthma in their teens compared to children and teens who do not smoke.
A breakthrough finding on the mechanism of myelin formation by Jonah Chan, assistant professor of cell and neurobiology at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, could have a major impact on the treatment of diseases such as multiple sclerosis and demyelination as a result of spinal cord injuries.
Most Alzheimer's patients prescribed antipsychotic drugs for delusions, agitation or aggression do no better than those who take a placebo.
Researchers have known that a woman's natural hormone levels can affect her risk of developing breast cancer. A new study from the University of Southern California (USC) has found that the natural levels of estrogens in post-menopausal women varies by ethnicity and race, and may explain the differences in the groups' breast cancer rates.
Tumor cells found in the bone marrow of early stage breast cancer patients appear to be breast cancer stem cells.
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