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South Asia is home to about 1.89 billion people, containing 25% of the world’s population. The enormity of South Asia’s population translates into a disproportionately high global disease burden, even …
Colombo to Host Fourth South Asia Forum for Clinical Development Read More
Patent No. 21358 In the evolving intersection of health science, ergonomic design, and textile innovation, a team of Sri Lankan Professionals has introduced a revolutionary concept in men’s wellness wear …
Healux Healthy Ergonomic Male Pant: A Preventive Innovation for Male Wellness Read More
What is Cancer? Cancer is not a single disease but a group of conditions in which abnormal cells grow uncontrollably, invade nearby tissues, and may spread (metastasize) to other parts …
EnteroMix: Russia’s New Cancer Vaccine Raises Hope for the Future Read More
Dr. N.R.S. Ariyarathna, a distinguished Medical Officer in Anesthesia, has devoted nearly a decade to the field, working in prestigious institutions such as the National Hospital of Sri Lanka and …
Revolutionizing Infection Control: The Microorganism Clearing Device (MCD) Read More
Article by – Nethmini Egodagedara Fig – Human embryonic kidney cells. (Source – Science News) Memory has always been considered the domain of neurons, specialized brain cells responsible for storing …
Memory Beyond the Brain: How Kidney Cells Rewrite the Rules of Biology. Read More
In recent years, the landscape of life science research in Sri Lanka has encountered significant challenges due to regulatory hurdles imposed on the importation and distribution of Research Use Only …
Streamlining Regulatory Processes for Research Use Only Products: A Call for Clarity and Efficiency Read More
Nipah virus: Emerging zoonotic threat with high fatality, fruit bat origin. Prevention, research, and vigilance key to containment.
Nipah Virus: Understanding the Enigmatic Menace Read More
Astonishing medical discovery: 64-year-old woman in Australia found with 3-inch snake parasite in her brain, captivating the world.
Rare 3-Inch Snake Parasite Found in Woman’s Brain Read More
In a significant stride towards fostering collaborative advancements in the realm of biotechnology, the International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) and the Sri Lanka Institute of Biotechnology (SLIBTEC) formalized their partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on August 10, 2023.
Sri Lanka Institute of Biotechnology (SLIBTEC) Joins Forces with International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) through New MOU Read More
Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology/Uncertain Cause (CKDU) is a type of chronic kidney disease that primarily affects impoverished agricultural communities in dry zone of Sri Lanka where a substantial number of people develop an inexplicable, fatal form of kidney disease.
Study Shows Higher Rates of Renal Injuries among Children in CKDu Endemic Areas Read More