The Australian stock market finished the week up one percent, although thin trade volumes today suggested that investors were exercising caution amid ongoing global uncertainty. [ + ]

Patrys has expanded its pipeline of antibody-based treatments for cancer with two new additions, bringing its portfolio to 13 antibodies under development. [ + ]

A new study has shown that even mild levels of tea drinking can greatly increase the chances of developing rheumatoid arthritis while coffee appears to have no effect at all. [ + ]

Researchers at the UK’s Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) have highlighted three new genetic risk factors for testicular cancer, doubling the number of genomic regions now known to be associated with the disease. [ + ]

Australian scientists have developed a technology for isolating the toxic chemicals escaping into the environment for the last 50 years from fire-fighting-foams. [ + ]

A biotechnologist from the South Australian Research and Development Institute ( SARDI ) has demonstrated a unique ‘waste-food-chain’ with major implications for industries that product organic waste. [ + ]

An Australian and a British researcher have published the results of a breakthrough study expected to transform traditional thinking about the digestive process and possibly lead to new treatments for and other diseases. [ + ]

Senescent cells in wounds appear to have the biological effect of inhibiting the formation of excess scar tissue.

Melbourne biotech HealthLinx announced today that it will resume distribution its OvPlex ovarian cancer biomarker test through Healthscope’s national network of collection centres after the healthcare provider’s acquisition of ARL Pathology last year. [ + ]

University of Adelaide physicists have tested the new soccer ball created for the 2010 World Cup and can explain why it will play 'harder and faster' and bend more unpredictably than its predecessor.

Queensland biotech QBiotics announced at the weekend it is seeking to raise $10 million to fund Phase 1 human trials of its EBC-46 cancer drug. [ + ]

Sixteen Australian senior school students will take part in the 2010 International Science Olympiads in biology, physics and chemistry.

A University of Western Australia researcher has exploited mosquitoes' love of honey to develop a rapid and effective method for monitoring mosquito-borne disease.

The Australian share market rose today following a strong lead from U.S markets overnight after China reported robust export data and European markets reversed some of their recent losses. [ + ]

Vaisala has strengthened its position in the life science market through the strategic acquisition of Veriteq Instruments.