In a study in Nature, researchers led by USC Dornsife’s Vsevolod Katritch demonstrate a virtual method of sifting through “molecular puzzle pieces” to build compounds that match drug targets on proteins. [6 min read]
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Sri Narayan, professor of chemistry, is the third USC Dornsife faculty member to earn the prestigious honor. [3 min read]
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Winners will receive cash prizes to help fund their entrepreneurial ventures. [5¼ min read]
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The alliance between the university and the analytical laboratory instrument manufacturer, begun in 2018, builds on successes and expands to include new opportunities for scientific progress.
The jargon used to describe climate change can feel overwhelming and confusing to someone who isn't a climate scientist. Here are some common terms translated to plain language.
Meet the life sciences, physical sciences and mathematics faculty joining USC Dornsife this fall. [3½ min read]
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Novice surfer and director of a USC-based global collaboration to help cure diabetes joins the USC Dornsife faculty as Gabilan Assistant Professor of Chemistry. [5½ min read]
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Building on a long-time relationship, USC and biotechnology giant Amgen team up to establish a cryo-electron microscopy core facility at USC’s University Park campus. [4½ min read]
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“Storytime with a Scientist” is just one of many university initiatives that teach local students about the wonders of the scientific world.
