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When a stroke damages brain tissue (red) along an important movement pathway (yellow), the injured side of the brain may show faster aging (red), while parts of the opposite side may appear relatively “younger” (blue) as the brain tries to compensate. This pattern is linked to more severe movement problems and less recovery.

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USC study identifies brain rewiring mechanism that may aid stroke recovery

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USC receives funding for AI tool to advance treatment for rare pediatric diseases

March 25, 2026

The colors show how much tau was detected in different parts of the brain. Blue marks areas with lower levels, while red marks areas with higher levels.

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USC study reveals differences in early Alzheimer’s brain markers across diverse populations

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Heart and metabolic risk factors more strongly linked to liver fibrosis in women than men, study finds

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New treatment may dramatically improve survival for those with deadly brain cancer

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USC primary care students bring diabetes awareness and education to the community

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A gift to USC from the Linda and Mike Mussallem Foundation will expand and enhance clinical trials for people with Down syndrome at risk for Alzheimer’s

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From Alzheimer’s to PTSD: How a USC Scientist Hopes AI Can Unlock – and One Day Restore – Human Memory

Wynnie Nguyen (Photo by Mohammad Shariq)

USC Stem Cell doctoral student Wynnie Nguyen aims to shift paradigms in Alzheimer’s research

Keck School of Medicine of USC students posing with signs on Match Day

USC’s MD Class of 2026 gets a first look at their postgrad futures on Match Day

Illustration identifying environmental and lifestyle factors that contribute to Alzheimer's disease

To reduce Alzheimer’s risk, focus on overall health

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EVERYDAY HEALTH ◆ Could Eating a Little More Meat Help You Stave Off Alzheimer’s Disease?

March 23, 2026

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KNX News ◆ Health officials believe there are thousands in L.A. County dealing with long COVID

March 19, 2026

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NEUROSCIENCE NEWS ◆ Diverse Biological Roots of Alzheimer’s Revealed

March 12, 2026

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FOX 11 LOS ANGELES ◆ USC professor pursues gene therapy research in quest for an HIV cure

March 10, 2026