Science and Technology
Living things usually prefer stability to conserve energy and resources, but instability might also play a vital role, says USC Dornsife molecular biologist John Tower.
USC Dornsife News
Faculty
The late Bob Baker is honored with a new scholarship in his name thanks in part to USC Dornsife alumnus Dexter Holland, lead vocalist for The Offspring.
Faculty
USC Dornsife scientists lead research in lab models that shows the drug mifepristone may counter negative effects experienced by females of some species after mating. The results could lead to extending lifespan in humans. [3 min read]
Faculty
Researchers find an unexpected glitch in a gene that supervises cell division, one that has important implications for cancer treatment. [1½ min read]
Faculty
A beloved teacher who was devoted to his students and an outstanding biochemist whose career at USC Dornsife spanned more than 35 years, Michael Appleman pioneered research into cellular signaling. [4 min read]
Commencement
Pragya Goel’s academic career path eventually led her to study minute details of the brain. Now, she’ll graduate from USC Dornsife as a superstar doctoral student who uses computational biology to study neuroscience. [4 min read]
Faculty
DNA expert and biology professor, a fixture at USC Dornsife for 50 years, is recalled as a kind and patient teacher with a rigorous and unquenchable intellectual curiosity. [4 min read]
Faculty
Scientists find the secret to DNA repair is “walking molecules” that haul away damaged DNA for a tune-up.
Student
A two-year program aims to train innovative thinkers and solve life-sciences problems by encouraging collaboration across chemistry and biology disciplines.
