Bone Voyage
Keeping bones healthy and preventing osteoporosis is not a quick trip but a lifelong journey. BY ALICIA DI RADO

Modern Warfare
The new CyberKnife at USC/Norris offers people with otherwise untreatable tumors a new weapon in the fight against cancer. BY JON NALICK

Sight Seeing
The microelectronic retinal implant providing a semblance of sight to two pioneering patients is the fi rst generation of a device that may one day give sight to blind people worldwide. BY LORI OLIWENSTIEN

Brain Counterattack
USC physicians approach stroke -or brain attack -from all angles, including a landmark trial to evaluate stroke prevention.BY ALICIA DI RADO

Scientific Sparks
Zach Hall,a renowned neuroscientist,sees his new role as senior associate dean for research as being a champion for scientific collaboration and success. BY LORI OLIWENSTEIN

Building Blocks 
Two new buildings on the USC Health Sciences Campus are the most recent components of an expansion dedicated to excellence in patient care.BY JON NALICK

Zilkha Neurogenetic Institute
Open to its first occupants in January 2003, the 125,000-square-foot, six-story building will house more than new faculty members involved in the Keck School of Medicine's neurogenetic initiative. BY LORI OLIWENSTEIN

Healthoughts 
The latest on cholesterol, cough medicines, bacteria and teeth and blood-sugar meters for diabetics.

Birds of a Feather 
Scientists may be able to repair or regenerate tissues and organs by analyzing the evolution of chicken feathers.

City Rounds 
The USC Dental Clinic at the Union Rescue Mission in Downtown Los Angeles offers comprehensive dental care for homeless adults and children.