USC Dornsife News

Of Plants, Flies and Men

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 10:18:00 -0500

With the help of a small flowering plant and a fruit fly, Simon Tavaré is leading a team of researchers to advance our understanding of the genetic origins of human disease.

Surviving Serpentine Soil

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:03:00 -0500

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Beauty & Good Taste

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:00:00 -0500

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The Sex Life of Plants

Wed, 1 Aug 2007 00:10:00 -0500

USC College biologist Magnus Nordborg leads two studies that revise our understanding of sex evolution and genetic heritage.