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Institute director Chuck Murry takes new role at USC

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The regenerative medicine specialist has led the study of stem cell-derived heart cells as a therapy option in heart failure cases.


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Gender wage gap in healthcare has narrowed, but remains

Researchers report finding a persistent wage gap between men and women across all sectors of healthcare, including in entry-level jobs.

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Study finds immune imprinting response to COVID-19

Immune systems of vaccinated people responded to multiple exposures by prepping antibodies and memory cells for future fights.

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Gene loss may explain how salmonella causes typhoid fever

Finding may lead to treatments for an infection that sickens 9 million a year and kills 110,000 worldwide.

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Atomic-level study captures frog toxin in action

The unexpected findings reveal why this paralyzing, heart-stopping chemical can be instantaneously lethal.

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Protein gel enhances cell injection and engraftment

Advance improves survival of transplanted cells being studied as treatments for Parkinson’s, arthritis and other conditions.


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