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October 10, 2019

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Four stories to read this weekend, chosen by our editors

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Keck Medicine team shows support at 2019 Heart Walk

Keck Medicine team shows support at 2019 Heart Walk

More than 450 Keck Medicine of USC employees participated in the American Heart Association's 2019 Los Angeles Heart and Stroke Walk on Sept. 28 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. This year's team raised more than $50,000 to fight heart disease and stroke.

Breakthrough in testosterone-producing cells could lead to treatment for 'low T'

Breakthrough in testosterone-producing cells could lead to treatment for 'low T'

Researchers from the USC School of Pharmacy have successfully grown human, testosterone-producing cells in the lab, paving the way to someday treat low testosterone with personalized replacement cells.

Looking to lizards in hopes of healing humans

Looking to lizards in hopes of healing humans

Some students sell blood plasma to make extra cash during graduate school. Thomas Lozito sold poison dart frogs to ward off the impecunity of the PhD years — and continues to work with amphibians and reptiles in his research today.

Perspective: Being sensitive to patient needs in cancer treatment

Perspective: Being sensitive to patient needs in cancer treatment

Lynda D. Roman, a gynecological cancer treatment specialist, recently shared her perspective on treating cancer patients and being sensitive to their needs.

Featured Event

HEAL and MESH Academy

Date: Monday, Oct. 14

Time: Noon

Event: "Technology and Ethical Implications of Gene Editing," Paula Cannon, PhD

Location: Mayer Auditorium

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