A new research project will create a reference genome for the sunflower family. Read more

A man from Lincolnshire who had hiccups for three years is recovering from life-saving surgery to remove a brain tumour. Read more

Evolutionary pressures could explain the seeming rise of disorders such as autism and autoimmune diseases, researchers write in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The scientists also suggest that evolutionary perspectives should be integrated Read more

Two brain areas fail to connect when children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder attempt a task that measures attention, according to researchers at the UC Davis Center for Mind and Brain and M.I.N.D. Institute. Read more

Moderate physical activity performed in midlife or later appears to be associated with a reduced risk of mild cognitive impairment, whereas a six-month high-intensity aerobic exercise program may improve cognitive function in individuals who already have Read more

California butterflies are reeling from a one-two punch of climate change and land development, says an unprecedented analysis led by UC Davis butterfly expert Arthur Shapiro.The new analysis, scheduled to publish online this week in the journal Proceedings Read more

While governments around the world continue to explore strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, a new study suggests policymakers should focus on what needs to be achieved in the next 40 years in order to keep long-term options viable for avoiding Read more

Northwestern University researchers have developed compact, mid-infrared laser diodes that generate more light than heat -- a breakthroughs in quantum cascade laser efficiency. Read more

While much of the promise of stem cells springs from their ability to develop into any cell type in the body, the biological workings that control that maturation process are still largely unknown. Read more

Studying a rare disorder that also causes autism in 25-50 percent of affected patients, new research at Children's Hospital Boston supports the emerging idea that autism results from disrupted brain "connectivity" causing improper information flow. These Read more