Neuroscientists have identified a new target in the brain which underpins the eliciting of anxiety and fear behaviours. [ + ]

4DMedical has unveiled its XV Scanner — claimed to be the world's first dedicated lung scanner — at the Prince of Wales Hospital in Sydney. [ + ]

Higher lead levels in a mother's blood can increase the chance of her bearing male offspring, according to new research. [ + ]

The hormone prolactin limits a new mum's investment in aggressive behaviour and instead focuses them on interacting with their offspring. [ + ]

The National Association of Testing Authorities has seen a jump in interest from laboratories seeking accreditation for testing for Japanese encephalitis virus. [ + ]

The microRNA genes are not shared with any other primate species, and may have played an important role in the evolution of humans. [ + ]

Scientists show an association between specific brain morphological networks, mental wellbeing and resilience in adults with varying levels of childhood stress. [ + ]

Twenty researchers have been recognised by the Australian Academy of Science, receiving prestigious honorific awards for their contributions to science. [ + ]

Data from a large, nationally representative survey of the US population shows that e-cigarette use is associated with increased odds of prediabetes. [ + ]

Researchers have found a way to optimise the functionality of pancreatic cells produced from stem cells, paving the way for cell therapies for diabetes. [ + ]

Being able to determine the age of a cow is useful for a farmer given that it can define how farmers plan for the farming and development of cattle. [ + ]

Researchers have produced an efficient, robust and flexible scintillation film to bring significant improvements in medical, industrial and security X-ray imaging. [ + ]

JEV is a mosquito-borne viral disease that mostly occurs in pigs and horses, but can cause disease in people and, rarely, other animals. [ + ]

Measurement of dozens of types of fats in the blood can predict the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease years in the future. [ + ]

Scientists have designed a prototype biosensor that detects levels of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and lactates in a patient's blood. [ + ]