USC Dornsife News

In addition to sweet, salty, sour, bitter and umami, ammonium chloride may also be a basic taste, according to a new study by USC Dornsife neuroscientists.

Critically underserved students in science, technology, engineering and math fields get on track for success through a unique initiative at USC Dornsife.

New USC Dornsife faculty who study and teach courses on mosquitos, legal philosophy, microbial fungi and more share their work and interests.

As USC Dornsife’s Susan Montgomery sets her sights on retirement (sort of), she — and some colleagues — look back at her more than 50 years at the university.

A transformative gift aims to break down research silos, accelerate treatment progress and bring hope to patients and families.

USC Dornsife psychology researchers find that frequent and infrequent users of social media respond differently to likes, comments and other social rewards — and changing a platform’s structure may curb negative habits.

Dennis Nemeschansky, a string theory expert who changed understanding of quantum field theory, helped students appreciate the beauty and elegance of his field.

Fighting misinformation doesn’t have to involve restricting content or dampening people’s enthusiasm for sharing it. The key is turning bad habits into good ones.

Surprising findings may help authorities predict wet-weather dangers in burn areas and protect residents.