USC Dornsife News

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 researchers investigate for the first time if DMV reporting mandates are associated with clinicians’ likelihood of underdiagnosing dementia.

New study analyzes where people eat beyond their home neighborhoods and points to new strategies for promoting healthy food choices.

From studying arsenic-eating organisms to exploring the depths of a South Dakota gold mine, his quest to discover the limits of life knew no bounds.

USC Dornsife’s Brittany Friedman co-leads the creation of the Captive Money Lab and an analysis of the relationship between the prison system, politics and state finances.

Earth sciences researcher hopes a long-term study of a Southern California oil spill will help guide future decisions about how to repair affected ecosystems.

Researchers uncover factors in urban areas that affect diversity among insects and spiders — and turn up dozens of previously unknown species, to boot.

A new process to assemble DNA, developed by USC Dornsife researchers, could vastly improve production of pharmaceuticals, cancer therapies, biofuels and more.

The USC Dornsife LABarometer survey finds housing challenges persist, but Angelenos feel better about the economy, and only 3% plan to leave compared to 10% in 2020.