11/1/2023 Hanna and Antonio Damasio work at the intersection between neuroscience, neurology, philosophy, and psychology. They discuss the value of single case studies for neuroscience, consciousness research and the limits of AI, and the fascinating relationship between creativity and the brain. Read More….Continue Reading Interview with Hanna and Antonio Damasio
Year: 2023
Diet and exercise habits of a longevity expert who wants to live to 120
October 5, 2023 “Diet is very powerful” when it comes to extending health span, and most factors to live a long life are in a person’s control, longevity expert Valter Longo says. Read More….Continue Reading Diet and exercise habits of a longevity expert who wants to live to 120
And then there were 6 — kinds of taste, that is
October 5, 2023 In addition to sweet, salty, sour, bitter and umami, a new study suggests the tongue might also detect ammonium chloride as a basic taste. Read More….Continue Reading And then there were 6 — kinds of taste, that is
USC-supported startup receives major grant for clinical trial of a promising eye treatment
August 21, 2023 A $12.4 million award from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine is the latest round of support for USC researcher Mark Humayun. It also represents a milestone for USC researchers whose stem cell patch is under development to treat advanced dry age-related macular degeneration, which can cause blindness. Read More….Continue Reading USC-supported startup receives major grant for clinical trial of a promising eye treatment
Older adults with mild cognitive impairment may struggle with everyday decision making
August 15, 2023 Researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC found that the condition, which can be a precursor to dementia, was linked to worse decision-making abilities. Read More….Continue Reading Older adults with mild cognitive impairment may struggle with everyday decision making
How AI and The Metaverse Can Help Harness the Power of Play
Downtime and free play are all-too-often overlooked ingredients in student success and new technologies such as the Metaverse and AI might soon help educators harness that potential. Read More….Continue Reading How AI and The Metaverse Can Help Harness the Power of Play
All US racial and ethnic minority groups are underrepresented in Alzheimer’s neuroimaging research, study shows
In a comprehensive review of U.S.-based Alzheimer’s disease brain imaging studies, USC researchers found minority groups are underrepresented, but that the gap is narrowing. Read More…Continue Reading All US racial and ethnic minority groups are underrepresented in Alzheimer’s neuroimaging research, study shows
USC to Lead Interdisciplinary Project on Mental Health
July 11, 2023 A collaborative effort with UCLA will predict psychological health risk factors Read More…Continue Reading USC to Lead Interdisciplinary Project on Mental Health
Even “safe” air pollution levels can harm the developing brain, study finds
June 21, 2023 In one of the first longitudinal studies of its kind, researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC found that everyday air pollution can alter brain development patterns in adolescents. By Zara Abrams Read More…Continue Reading Even “safe” air pollution levels can harm the developing brain, study finds
Your Brain on Air Pollution
Researchers across USC have joined forces to uncover the connection between the air we breathe and lifelong brain health. Read More…Continue Reading Your Brain on Air Pollution