Rising house prices are hollowing out the middle class in big cities
Research from USC Marshall’s Andrii Parkhomenko analyzes how increasing home prices are driving economic polarization.
USC scientists identify promising new target for Alzheimer’s-linked brain inflammation
A multidisciplinary team has developed a selective compound that inhibits an enzyme tied to inflammation in people at genetic risk for Alzheimer’s — while preserving normal brain function and crossing the blood-brain barrier.
Shingles vaccine linked to slower biological aging in older adults
A USC study finds that vaccination correlates with lower inflammation, slower epigenetic and transcriptomic aging, and slower overall biological aging in Americans age 70 and older.
7 USC Rossier faculty members recognized for impact on public debate
The faculty members included in the 2026 RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings cross multiple disciplines.
Breaking the Silence
A new study from Keck Medicine of USC’s Janet Choi is the first to link hearing devices to improved social well-being among adults with hearing loss.
Five warning signs of diabetes: What to watch for, and when to see your doctor
Diabetes affects more than 1 in 10 Americans — and many of them don’t know they have it.
USC Dornsife celebrates Tyler Prize winner for turning fungal science into global conservation
Toby Kiers is honored for research on mycorrhizal fungi — and for efforts to map and protect the underground networks that sustain life on Earth.
How hidden factors beneath Istanbul shape earthquake risk
Underground heat and sediment patterns control how earthquakes behave along one of the most dangerous faults in the eastern Mediterranean.
How artificial intelligence can help new CEOs drive innovation
New USC research shows AI can be a strategic catalyst for innovation and creativity, especially during leadership transition.
Spotlight shines on faculty research in AI, entrepreneurial impact, supply chain efficiency
USC Marshall professors present inspired research that spans disciplines and offers cutting edge solutions to modern problems.
