Posts Tagged ‘University of Southern California’
Behind gator’s grin, the secret to regrowing teeth?
USC (US) — Alligator stem cells that allow tooth regeneration may help scientists figure out how to regrow teeth in people. Continue…
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 10:21 - 1 Comment
Health & Medicine - May 10, 2013 9:46 - 0 Comments
Feather pigments hint at stem cell ‘fates’
USC (US) — To understand how stem cells turn into certain tissue patterns and shapes, researchers looked at the sources of complex pigment patterns in feathers. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Apr 12, 2013 15:44 - 0 Comments
Teen smoking influences change over time
USC (US) — Friends in junior high may have more influence on smoking behavior than high school pals do, a new study finds. (more…)
Society & Culture - Apr 11, 2013 11:16 - 0 Comments
Gender gap in the ‘Women’s Olympics’
USC (US) / U. TORONTO (CAN) — The 2012 Olympic Games in London was the first time all participating nations allowed women to compete, but there were still 1,233 more male athletes and 30 more medal events exclusively for men. (more…)
Society & Culture - Apr 9, 2013 11:31 - 0 Comments
Adding customs officers could boost GDP
USC (US) — A new customs and border protections officer at each of 33 selected land and airport locations could add $61.8 million to the US economy. (more…)
Science & Technology - Apr 5, 2013 16:00 - 1 Comment
Encryption tool keeps online photos private
USC (US) — A new tool encrypts part of a photo to keep it secure, but leaves enough data unencrypted that the image can still be used by services like Facebook and Flickr. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Apr 3, 2013 13:30 - 0 Comments
Patients don’t want to be bargain hunters
USC (US) — When it comes to health care, high deductibles aren’t enough to motivate patients to shop around for cheap medical services, a new study reports. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Apr 1, 2013 12:39 - 0 Comments
Healthy habits keep adults from shrinking
USC (US) — Even if you didn’t eat your veggies or drink your milk as a child, you do have some control over your height as you age, research shows. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Mar 26, 2013 14:09 - 2 Comments
New docs: Fewer hours, but more mistakes
U. MICHIGAN (US) — New rules that require young doctors to work fewer hours without a break were supposed to protect patients from sleepy physicians, but a new study finds that medical errors may have actually increased. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Mar 26, 2013 10:48 - 0 Comments
Google math predicts lung cancer’s path
USC (US) — A mathematical model like the one Google Search uses to rank webpages also offers insight into how lung cancer spreads. (more…)
Top Stories - Mar 19, 2013 8:43 - 1 Comment
CT scans find clogged arteries in mummies
USC (US) — Ancient people from around the world had plaque buildup in their arteries, even without modern diets or sedentary habits. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Mar 7, 2013 13:33 - 0 Comments
Why some coasts are tsunami ‘magnets’
USC (US) — The earthquake zones off certain coasts—like those of Japan and Java—can produce a focus point that makes them especially vulnerable to massive and devastating tsunamis. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 27, 2013 14:47 - 1 Comment
High blood pressure can cripple memory
UC DAVIS (US) — Vascular brain injury from conditions such as hypertension and stroke can have “distinctly negative effects” on the ability to solve problem and organize thoughts as we age, experts say. (more…)
Top Stories - Feb 25, 2013 12:27 - 6 Comments
‘Bracelet’ implant eases chronic heartburn
USC (US) — A loop of magnetic, titanium beads may help relieve chronic heartburn symptoms that standard treatment cannot, a clinical trial shows. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 13, 2013 14:58 - 0 Comments
Turning off neurons makes cold-proof mice
USC (US) — Neuroscientists have selectively shut off the ability to sense cold in mice while leaving them the ability to sense heat and touch—a feat that could lead to better pain drugs for people. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 12, 2013 11:59 - 1 Comment
Live embryo images hint at birth defect origins
USC (US) — Scientists have used time-lapse photography to discover clues about the development of the head at the cellular level, which could lead to a better understanding of how organs and birth defects form in people. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 8, 2013 13:58 - 0 Comments
Birth control tied to diabetes risk in obese women
USC (US) — Obese women of reproductive age who use an under-the-skin contraceptive that contains the hormone progestin have a slightly increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 5, 2013 10:20 - 2 Comments
First mouse with human-like immune response
USC (US) — A first-of-its-kind mouse model with an immune response system more like a human’s could speed development of drugs to treat diseases like cancer, diabetes, and tuberculosis. (more…)
Top Stories - Jan 25, 2013 11:35 - 0 Comments
Empathy ups brain response to atypical bodies
USC (US) — When we watch people who have different bodies perform tasks, our brains work hard to understand. (more…)
