Insulating Against Resistance Recent insights into the risk factors predisposing people to type 2 diabetes are leading researchers to new prevention and treatment strategies.

by Alicia Di Rado

 

The Frankenstein Syndrome Two tales of uncontrolled science frame the moral issues of genetic engineering.

by Bob Calverley

 

The Prerogative of Women Innovative approaches to conditions from infertility to menopause are the hallmark of USC physicians who are pioneers in the field of gynecology.

by Lori Oliwenstein

 

Protective Punch Polymorphisms, or variations of genes, may point oncologists toward the medicines that hold the most promise for individual patients.

by Alicia di Rado

 

Kohn's Advantage By brining promising laboratory results directly to sick patients, Donald Kohn sees first hand when his research bears fruit.

by Alfred Kildow

AIDS is 20 The work of many researchers, doctors, patients, activists and family members have contributed to the advances made against HIV/AIDS since its debut 20 years ago.

by Jon Nalick

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A Surgical Masterpiece Robotic surgery, once the stuff of science fiction, moves into its renaissance at USC University Hospital.

by Alica Di Rado

Healthoughts: The latest word on dental health, hair dye and bladder cancer, girls and sports, and magnesium and strong bones

Benchmarks: Baruch Frenkel's research into the delicate cellular balance that dictates how bone mass is maintained, already has significantly impacted patient care.

by Jill Perry

City Rounds: Jim Adams puts Native American legends of medicinal plants in the spotlight during his pharmacology lectures.

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