A new model of aging takes into account not only genetics and environmental exposures but also the tiny changes that randomly arise at the cellular level.
Mar 12, 2021
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One year ago this month, the COVID-19 pandemic forced schools and child care centers to close and many working parents—especially working mothers—were thrust into new roles as teachers and day care providers as schools ...
Mar 12, 2021
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The pilot study, centered on a combination of 13 traditional medicinal compounds used in China early on in the coronavirus outbreak, will test if the mixture is safe for COVID-19 patients and whether a larger study can then ...
Mar 8, 2021
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Even though a fruit fly doesn't have ears, it can hear with its antennae. In a new study published in the journal Development, USC Stem Cell scientists describe how adult flies can regenerate sensory hearing cells in their ...
Mar 5, 2021
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COVID-19 has taken a huge medical, emotional and economic toll on Americans. Now, new Keck Medicine of USC research shows that the pandemic may also have harmful indirect consequences.
Mar 2, 2021
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Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological conditions, affecting more than 65 million worldwide. For those dealing with epilepsy, the advent of a seizure can feel like a ticking time bomb. It could happen at any time ...
Feb 26, 2021
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New findings from the Understanding Coronavirus in America survey reveal that when it comes to attitudes and beliefs about the COVID-19 vaccine—from willingness to get the vaccine to knowing someone who has been vaccinated ...
Feb 26, 2021
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A new study suggests that a hormone known to prevent weight gain and normalize metabolism can also help maintain healthy muscles in mice. The findings present new possibilities for treating muscle-wasting conditions associated ...
Feb 23, 2021
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A trio of recent studies highlight the need to incorporate behavioral and social science alongside the study of biological mechanisms in order to slow aging.
Feb 22, 2021
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Fatal drug overdoses—two-thirds of which involve opioids—have increased dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic. The CDC recently reported that overdose deaths have surged to 81,000 over a 12-month period.
Feb 22, 2021
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