USC Dornsife News

USC Dornsife researchers looking at two genes involved in our ability to remember things as we age find that one plays a more important role than previously understood.

USC Dornsife’s Stephen Lopez leads a community event advising people how they can assist loved ones who may have a serious mental illness.

Few people realize that postpartum depression can affect new fathers as well as new mothers. In “The Conversation,” Darby Saxbe explains how her recent study finds dads’ depression can be tied to their testosterone levels – and that it has a surprising upside for the other members of the family.

Psychology’s Henrike Moll shakes up long-held beliefs about what makes kids tick. Want to play?

Daphna Oyserman and Oliver Fisher take a look at what motivates and demotivates students in “The Conversation.” They found that how a person reacts to challenges – and even ease – can impact their academic success.

USC researchers plan to explore whether this early sign could be targeted by drugs already approved for treating other health conditions.

Three USC Dornsife professors are among the six faculty members who will help create richer life experiences for students by living among them at USC’s new residential colleges.

While most Americans aspire to higher education, college is not a reality for many. But why is the gap between hopes and reality larger for some? And how can we strive for equity?

Survey finds that most people do not want to sacrifice convenience or wait any longer than five minutes more than usual to ensure that all passengers are treated the same.