USC research into Alzheimer’s — which will be on display at the upcoming Alzheimer’s Association International Conference — has uncovered much about the disease, including establishing a link between cardiovascular health and a fully functioning brain. BY Leigh Hopper JULY 11, 2019 USC researchers are focusing on the blood-brain barrier’s role in preventing Alzheimer‘s disease. (Illustration/Diana…Continue Reading Healthy blood vessels may be the answer to Alzheimer’s prevention
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Diet reverses Alzheimer’s-like symptoms in lab model
The findings — focused on components contained in green tea and carrots — lend credence to the idea that certain readily available, plant-based supplements might offer protection against dementia in people. BY Leigh Hopper MARCH 6, 2019 USC researchers are studying plant-derived substances, like green tea, that inhibit production of the sticky amyloid beta plaques known…Continue Reading Diet reverses Alzheimer’s-like symptoms in lab model
New Method Uses AI to Screen for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Amy Blumenthal | February 26, 2019 Scientists at USC, Queen’s University (Ontario) and Duke University have developed a new tool that can screen children for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) quickly and affordably CHILDREN CAN BE SCREENED FOR FASD BY TRACKING THEIR EYE MOVEMENTS/ PHOTO CREDIT: ISTOCK Scientists at the University of Southern California (USC), Queen’s…Continue Reading New Method Uses AI to Screen for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Berislav Zlokovic’s passion for discovery pushes him onward
Berislav Zlokovic searches for better treatments for dementia with a drive to make a difference now. Illustrations by Lorenzo Petrantoni Berislav Zlokovic’s office at USC’s Zilkha Neurogenetic Institute is a jumble, stuffed with pictures of singers and musicians and diplomas written in Cyrillic script. A small waterfall burbles down a wall and gurgles steadily, punctuated…Continue Reading Berislav Zlokovic’s passion for discovery pushes him onward
‘First of its kind’ study at Long Beach charter school uses brain imaging to measure effective teaching
Long Beach Post Intellectual Virtues Academy teacher Dustin Schmidt works with a student. By Kelly Puente | January 2, 2019 SOME TEACHERS ARE ABLE TO BUILD DEEP emotional connections with students and inspire them to learn. What does that look like in the brain? The University of Southern California is exploring that question and other…Continue Reading ‘First of its kind’ study at Long Beach charter school uses brain imaging to measure effective teaching
USC Researchers Use AI to Detect Early Signs of Alzheimer’s
Caitlin Dawson | January 28, 2019 USC researchers found “hidden factors” in medical data that could improve Alzheimer’s disease prediction and lead to better outcomes. NEUROSCIENTIST PAUL THOMPSON (LEFT) WITH COMPUTER SCIENTIST GREG VER STEEG. (PHOTO/CAITLIN DAWSON.) Nearly 50 million people worldwide have Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. While age is the greatest risk…Continue Reading USC Researchers Use AI to Detect Early Signs of Alzheimer’s
USC Alzheimer’s researchers find new culprit and potential treatment target for disease
Brain changes associated with leaky capillaries suggest new, potential drug targets as well as a way to diagnose the disease sooner BY Leigh Hopper JANUARY 14, 2019 This image depicts a blood vessel in the brain that has become leaky, or permeable. (Illustration/Courtesy of Arthur Toga) Leaky capillaries in the brain portend early onset of Alzheimer’s…Continue Reading USC Alzheimer’s researchers find new culprit and potential treatment target for disease
‘First of its kind’ study at Long Beach charter school uses brain imaging to measure effective teaching
January 2, 2019 by Kelly Puente in News Some teachers are able to build deep emotional connections with students and inspire them to learn. What does that look like in the brain? The University of Southern California is exploring that question and other connections between the brain and effective teaching in a new study launched this fall at Intellectual…Continue Reading ‘First of its kind’ study at Long Beach charter school uses brain imaging to measure effective teaching
Innovators of USC: Justin Ichida stays at the forefront of ALS research
Stem cell technology drives the research at AcuraStem, a startup founded as a result of the work in a USC lab (one in a three-part series) BY Emily Chu JANUARY 3, 2019 AcuraStem team members participated in the ALS Association Golden West Chapter‘s Walk to Defeat ALS at Exposition Park. (Photo/Roxan Olivas, AcuraStem) Justin Ichida keeps…Continue Reading Innovators of USC: Justin Ichida stays at the forefront of ALS research
Can Artificial Intelligence Help Abuse Victims Disclose Traumatic Testimony?
NEUROSCIENCE NEWS NOVEMBER 16, 2018 Summary: A new deep learning algorithm may help children affected by abuse to disclose information about their experiences. When children are victims of crimes, the legal testimony they provide is known as forensic interviews. However, since victims are often traumatized and potentially abused by their caregivers they can be reluctant…Continue Reading Can Artificial Intelligence Help Abuse Victims Disclose Traumatic Testimony?