USC Dornsife News

How much do microbes control our internal climate, and can we manipulate the microbiome to adjust the thermostat? [7½ min read]

Alumnus, biologist and inventor Steve Fabijanski’s holistic approach to climate change tackles two major contributors to greenhouse gases: airline travel and meat production. His solution? A mustard-like oilseed called carinata. [9 min read]

Wildland blazes like last year’s Woolsey fire and Camp fire are the result of global warming, which in turn is a product of society’s inability to address inequity. [2¾ min read]

Cars that run on kelp. Cosmetics made from waste products. An alternative energy model fueled by clean, green chemicals. USC Dornsife researchers are creating innovative new products and businesses to mend the planet and create a strong economy. [8½ min read]

Graduating USC Dornsife senior Katelyn Michael’s curiosity about chemistry leads her to play a major role in a prize-winning research project. [2¾ min read]

Researchers plan to develop new sleep disorder treatments based on new 3D models of two melatonin receptors created by an international team. The studies were published in ‘Nature’ this week. [3¼ min read]

The new technique could play a big part in eliminating osteonecrosis of the jaw, a currently incurable, rare side effect of certain drugs. [1¾ min read]

Julio Friedmann ’95 is using his scientific know-how to spur innovative ways of capturing carbon from the atmosphere — and turning it into gold. [4 min read]

A USC Dornsife-led study of the hypothalamus reveals the network architecture of an ancient but critical part of the brain. [3 min read]