Scientists Block Pathological Aggression in Mice
Research assistant professor Marco Bortolato is the lead author on the study published in The Journal of Neuroscience, suggesting potential new treatment for severe aggression.
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University Professor; Boyd P. And Elsie Welin Professor in Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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Research assistant professor Marco Bortolato is the lead author on the study published in The Journal of Neuroscience, suggesting potential new treatment for severe aggression.
Developing the Fuels of the Future
Associate Professor Clay Wang is part of a US Department of Energy grant aiming to create new biofuels.
Leonard Schaeffer Receives Honorary Alumnus Award
Dean Vanderveen hosts dinner recognzing Leonard Schaeffer as School of Pharmacy Honorary Alumnus.
New Technology Super Speeds Molecular Evolution
Report led by USC School of Pharmacy's Julio Camarero promises to open doors in drug development and diagnostics.
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