Research Archives

Jan 08

Portrait of Wm and Anita Jeung seated on a couch

Jeung Family Donates Estate Gift to Support Biology of Aging Research in Women

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Alumni, Cultural Affairs, Giving, Research

Anita and William Jeung, both graduates of the USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, recently donated via their estate a very generous gift to support biology of aging research in women.

Jan 08

Illustration of three people meditating at a park

Breathe Deep, Defend the Brain

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Alzheimer's and Dementia, Faculty, Health and Wellness, Research

The breathing exercise sessions involved inhaling for five seconds, exhaling for five seconds, and repeating the sequence for 20 minutes twice daily.

Jan 02

Cross-section of mitochondria showing their structure

Newly Discovered Genetic Mutation Protects Against Parkinson’s Disease and Offers Hope for New Therapies

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Health and Wellness, Mitochondria, Research

Beneficial variant is a mitochondrial microprotein that could be key to developing future pharmaceutical interventions.

Nov 22

Two pairs of hands holding onto each other

USC-Led Study Shows Elder Abuse Can Be Prevented

By Beth Newcomb Caregiving, Elder Abuse, Featured, Research

New caregiver intervention program found to lower rates of abuse.

Sep 29

People surrounding and looking at the GLAM poster session

Conference Shines Spotlight on L.A. Geroscience Research

By Beth Newcomb Events, Featured, Research, Students

Inaugural Geroscience Los Angeles Meeting (GLAM) welcomes researchers from many Southern California institutions for a day of scientific discussion focused on students and trainees.

Sep 12

USC’s Minority Aging Research Center Secures $3.6M for Alzheimer’s Research

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Alzheimer's and Dementia, Demography, Featured, Research

The National Institute on Aging (NIA) has awarded a five-year, $3.6 million grant to fund USC’s Resource Center for Minority Aging Research (RCMAR), which supports junior scientists exploring health and economic disparities associated with dementia.

Aug 18

A Tsimane family travels upstream in the local river

Alzheimer’s gene associated with increased fertility in Amazonian women

By Beth Newcomb Alzheimer's and Dementia, Featured, Research

Allele associated with increased risks for dementia and heart disease is linked to earlier age of first birth as well as shorter intervals between births in a Bolivian indigenous community.

Aug 15

Study: Changes in Lipid Metabolism Affect How Cells Respond to Stress

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Research

Research in worms identifies a gene vital for balancing lipids and proteins within cells that may play a role in neurodegenerative disorders.

Jul 24

Vector illustration of doctor with a megaphone holding a vaccine bottle

There’s an easy way to increase rates of COVID booster vaccinations

By Beth Newcomb COVID-19, Featured, Research

USC research finds that the answer to getting more shots into arms is just a text message or email away.

Jul 16

PhD Degree Leads to Dream Job at Biotech Startup

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Academics, Alumni, Featured, Research

A professor’s warm welcome led Amin Haghani to pursue a PhD in Biology of Aging. He’s now unlocking the mysteries of aging and longevity at a biotech startup.