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. [ + ]

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

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

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. [ + ]

Thanks to an all-in-one process, the device removed the need for labour-intensive sample pretreatment and chemical tagging techniques. [ + ]

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

Almost one in five people with ADHD exhibited clinically significant levels of hoarding, indicating that there could be a hidden population of adults struggling with hoarding. [ + ]

The combination therapy is intended for the prevention of COVID-19 in people who are at risk of infection but have not been exposed to the virus. [ + ]

With face masks remaining a regular feature for most Australians, there may be a temptation to extend a mask's life by spraying it with sanitiser between uses. [ + ]