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First identified in 1976 the EBOLA virus emerged occasionally with isolated outbreaks across Africa, the latest outbreak in west African countries during 2013-2016 period highlighted the need for an effective …
New EBOLA Vaccine proves 100% Effective Read More
Cadmium alone can’t be considered as the root cause for the Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown etiology, says prof. Chandre Dharmawardhana, a Professor of Theoretical Physics at the Université de …
CKDu in Sri Lanka- Cadmium alone is not the cause? Read More
On the World AIDS day the 1st of December a research team from the Western University in Canada announced the successful completion of the phase I trial of the AIDS …
A vaccine for AIDS is ready for the phase II trial after successfully going through the phase I Read More
In 1988 WHO declared December 1st as the World AIDS day. And it has been observed worldwide since then. The world AIDS day is mostly dedicated to raising awareness of …
World AIDS day, December 1st 2016 Read More
Aflatoxins, a group of naturally occurring toxins are produced as secondary metabolites by the fungal species, Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus parasiticus and Aspergillus nomius. The word aflatoxin derives from A-fla means …
Aflatoxin- Another Serious Health Hazard to Humans Read More
“Snake Venom Rapid Test Device” an innovation by a Sri Lankan Innovator Dr. Kalana Maduwage from University of Peradeniya has been short listed for the “Aspiring Social Innovation Awards 2016” …
A Sri Lankan Innovation Short listed for “Aspirin Social Innovation Awards 2016” Read More
Antibiotics are medicines we use to treat and prevent bacterial infections. Since it’s discovery in 1928 by Alexander Fleming Antibiotics have helped many generations to fight many deadly types of …
Antibiotics – A major threat in Disguise Read More
Air pollution is a global public health crisis that threatens our bodies and our planet. The World Health Organization (WHO) in partnership with the Climate & Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) …
Colombo Air too is polluted – Says WHO! Read More
Central Environmental Authority under the guidance of President Maithripala Sirisena initiated the ‘National polythene, plastic and electronic waste prevention week’ on 24th October with the view to encourage general public …
E Waste Management – a Novel Challenge for Sri Lanka Read More
The Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institute today announced that the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the year 2016 goes to Yoshinori Ohsumi of Japan for discoveries about autophagy. …
2016 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine goes to Yoshinori Ohsumi Read More