USC
A Junk Food Diet Can Cause Long-Term Damage to Brains
Health
Sarah Carter
Research led by USC indicates that a high-fat, sugary diet in adolescence can cause persistent memory impairments, despite later dietary improvements, highlighting ...
Scientists Uncover Startling New Insights Into the Devastating End-Triassic Mass Extinction
Science
Dr. Thomas Hughes
Skeleton of the early dinosaur Coelophysis bauri from the Late Triassic. The protracted restructuring of Early Jurassic terrestrial ecosystems coincided with the ...
Autism Gene SYNGAP1’s Early Role in Brain Development
Health
Sarah Carter
Summary: A new study uncovers unexpected early developmental impacts of SYNGAP1 gene variants linked to Autism Spectrum Disorder. By examining brain organoids, ...
