• Formulation and Characterization of a Healthy Snack with a Low Glycemic Index 

  de Lanerolle-Dias, M.S.; Kulasooriya, U.; Hettiaratchi, U.P.K; Wijesekara, S.; Jayasena, S.M.T. (The Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka, 2021)

  Background: The rate of starch digestion and glycemic response are influenced by the composition of food. Objectives: To formulate a healthy snack utilizing locally accessible ingredients and to determine the energy and ...
• Molecular characterisation of the actin gene of the filarial parasite Wuchereria bancrofti 

  Casinader, S.J.K; Karunanayake, E.H.; Chandrasekharan, N.V.; Jayasena, S.M. (International Journal for Parasitology, Elsevier, 2000)

  Wuchereria bancrofti is the major cause of lymphatic filariasis in humans. Although it is responsible for this immensely morbid and debilitating disease, very little is known of the basic molecular biology of this parasite, ...
• Molecular characterisation of a hsp70 gene from the filarial parasite Setaria digitata 

  Jayasena, S.M.; Chandrasekharan, N.V.; Karunanayake, E.H. (International Journal for Parasitology, Elsevier, 1999)

  The filarial parasite Setaria digitata is the causative agent of cerebrospinal nematodiasis in its abnormal hosts such as sheep, goats and horses, and therefore is of significant veterinary importance. Since very little ...
• Cloning of DNA Polymerase-1 Gene from Thermophilic Bacillus Licheniformis Strain NWMF1 into an E.coli Expression System 

  Mudiyanselage, J.M.B.W.W.; Palpola, N.; Wijesundera, W.S.S.; Witharana, C.; Mathew, D.; Jayasena, S.M.T. (Journal of microbiology, biotechnology and food sciences, 2019)

  DNA polymerase, catalyze template directed synthesis of DNA from nucleotide triphosphate. Thermostable DNA polymerase-ǀ (DNAP-1) has been a common reagent in molecular biology because of its use in DNA amplification and ...
• Biofilm mediated synergistic degradation of hexadecane by a naturally formed community comprising Aspergillus flavus complex and Bacillus cereus group 

  Perera, M.; Wijayarathna, D.; Wijesundera, S.; Chinthaka, M.; Seneviratne, G.; Jayasena, S. (Springer Nature, 2019)

  The hydrophobic nature of hydrocarbons make them less bioavailable to microbes, generally leading to low efficiency in biodegradation. Current bioremediation strategies for hydrocarbon contamination, uses induced mixed ...

• Formulation and Characterization of a Healthy Snack with a Low Glycemic Index 

  de Lanerolle-Dias, M.S.; Kulasooriya, U.; Hettiaratchi, U.P.K; Wijesekara, S.; Jayasena, S.M.T. (The Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka, 2021)

  Background: The rate of starch digestion and glycemic response are influenced by the composition of food. Objectives: To formulate a healthy snack utilizing locally accessible ingredients and to determine the energy and ...
• Molecular characterisation of the actin gene of the filarial parasite Wuchereria bancrofti 

  Casinader, S.J.K; Karunanayake, E.H.; Chandrasekharan, N.V.; Jayasena, S.M. (International Journal for Parasitology, Elsevier, 2000)

  Wuchereria bancrofti is the major cause of lymphatic filariasis in humans. Although it is responsible for this immensely morbid and debilitating disease, very little is known of the basic molecular biology of this parasite, ...
• Molecular characterisation of a hsp70 gene from the filarial parasite Setaria digitata 

  Jayasena, S.M.; Chandrasekharan, N.V.; Karunanayake, E.H. (International Journal for Parasitology, Elsevier, 1999)

  The filarial parasite Setaria digitata is the causative agent of cerebrospinal nematodiasis in its abnormal hosts such as sheep, goats and horses, and therefore is of significant veterinary importance. Since very little ...
• Cloning of DNA Polymerase-1 Gene from Thermophilic Bacillus Licheniformis Strain NWMF1 into an E.coli Expression System 

  Mudiyanselage, J.M.B.W.W.; Palpola, N.; Wijesundera, W.S.S.; Witharana, C.; Mathew, D.; Jayasena, S.M.T. (Journal of microbiology, biotechnology and food sciences, 2019)

  DNA polymerase, catalyze template directed synthesis of DNA from nucleotide triphosphate. Thermostable DNA polymerase-ǀ (DNAP-1) has been a common reagent in molecular biology because of its use in DNA amplification and ...
• Biofilm mediated synergistic degradation of hexadecane by a naturally formed community comprising Aspergillus flavus complex and Bacillus cereus group 

  Perera, M.; Wijayarathna, D.; Wijesundera, S.; Chinthaka, M.; Seneviratne, G.; Jayasena, S. (Springer Nature, 2019)

  The hydrophobic nature of hydrocarbons make them less bioavailable to microbes, generally leading to low efficiency in biodegradation. Current bioremediation strategies for hydrocarbon contamination, uses induced mixed ...
• Reduction of lag in crude oil degradation by Aspergillus when it is in synergy with Bacillus in biofilm mode 

  Perera, M.; Chinthaka, S.D.M.; Wijayarathna, C.D.; Wijesundera, S.; Seneviratne, G.; Jayasena, S. (Springer Nature, 2021)

  A major hindrance to the effective use of fungi in bioremediation is their inherent slow growth. Despite this, Aspergillus spp. may be used effectively. Our experiments demonstrate that bacteria, although inefficient in ...
• A closer look at NIFTP 

  Dhanushika , T.; Priyani , A.A.H.; Ranaweera , M.E.M.; Ranaweera , G.G.; De Silva , M.V.C.; Dassanayake , R.S. (Springer, 2020)

  Despite the rise in the incidence of papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) during the last 30 years, the mortality rate due to PTC has remained static. One reason for this phenomenon is the indolent nature of some of the tumors ...
• Seeking the unseen: Localization and surgery for an occult sporadic insulinoma 

  Subasinghe, D; Gunatilake, S. S. C.; Dassanayake, V. E.; Gunasinghe, C.; Ganewaththa, E.; Appuhamy, C.; Somasundaram, N. P.; Sivaganesh, S. (Korean Association of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, 2020)

  Insulinomas are rare pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours and the commonest cause for endogenous hyperinsulinaemic hypoglycemia. Small tumours are not easily detected by conventional cross-sectional imaging making localization ...
• Computer literacy among first year medical students in a developing country: A cross sectional study 

  Karunathilake Indika, Pieris.WA Rasanga; Wickramasinghe, Constantine. Godwin R (Biomed central, 2012)

  Background: The use of computer assisted learning (CAL) has enhanced undergraduate medical education. CAL improves performance at examinations, develops problem solving skills and increases student satisfaction. The study ...
• Patient-centred perioperativeoutcomes after major abdominalsurgery in Sri Lanka: amulticentre registry 

  Benham-Mirando, S.; Abayadeera, A.; Kannangara, S.; Dassanayake, V.; Weerasekara, D.; Priyadarshani, G. D. D.; Haniffa, R. (Wiley, 2020)
• The anatomy of urinary continence 

  Mathangasinghe, Yasith (Sri Lanka Anatomy Journal, 2018)
• Morphological variations of lung lobes and fissures: a preliminary study 

  Mathangasinghe, Yasith (Sri Lanka Journal of Surgery, 2021)

  Introduction: Anatomical variations of the lung lobes and fissures have implications in diagnostic radiology and thoracic procedures. The prevalence of these variations is not reported in Sri Lanka. Methods: A cross-sectional ...
• Knowledge and practices regarding standard precautions among supportive staff in the National Hospital of Sri Lanka 

  Mathangasinghe, Yasith (Sri Lanka Journal of Surgery, 2020)

  Introduction: Adherence to standard precautions significantly reduces the transmission of hospital-acquired infections. We intended to assess the knowledge and practices regarding standard precautions among supportive staff ...
• Communication failures in surgery in the Asia Pacific region: a systematic review 

  Mathangasinghe, Yasith (Sri Lanka Journal of Surgery, 2019)

  Introduction Communication failure among healthcare professionals causes preventable surgical morbidity and mortality. AsiaPacific region has its own cultural norms and customs sometimes causing perplexities and acting ...
• Quality of information available over internet on laparoscopic cholecystectomy 

  De Zoysa, M I M; Pathirage, S N; Piyaratne, H S B; Jayaweera, J M U (IAGES, 2016)

  Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the quality of information available on the internet to patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Materials and methods: The sources of information were ...
• Morphometric evaluation and quantification using Fiji 

  Mathangasinghe, Yasith (Sri Lanka Anatomy Journal, 2021)

  Fiji is a free software which can be used for image analysis in anatomical studies which allows obtaining accurate measurements of fine structures for morphometric evaluation. Fiji has a user-friendly interface with no ...
• Apolipoproteins in diabetes dyslipidaemia in South Asians with young adult-onset diabetes: distribution, associations and patterns 

  Katulanda, G.W.; Katulanda, P.; Adler, A.I.; Peris, S.R.; Draisey, I.; Wijeratne, S.; Sheriff, M.H.R.; Matthews, D.R.; Shine, Brian (Sage Journals, 2010)

  Background: Apolipoproteins B (apoB) and AI (apoAI) are strong predictors of cardiovascular disease (CVD). We describe apolipoprotein distributions and their associations with lipids and diabetes subtype in diabetic young ...
• Financial Sustenance of South Asian Library Schools: A Case Study of National Institute of Library and Information Sciences of Sri Lanka in Retrospect 

  Wijetunge, Pradeepa (The Defence Scientific Information & Documentation Centre, 2009)

  The paper discusses the financial issues of the library schools residing in the public universities especially in the South Asian region. It specifies the particular issues faced by the library schools because of their ...
• Health-related quality of life and psychological distress in polycystic ovary syndrome: a hidden facet in South Asian women 

  Kumarapeli, V L; Seneviratne, R de A; Wijeyaratne, C N (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynecologist, 2010)

  Objective Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is associated with symptoms that affect psychological wellbeing and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). We wished to assess psychological distress and HRQoL among Sri Lankan ...
• Phenotype and metabolic profile of South Asian women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): results of a large database from a specialist Endocrine Clinic 

  Wijeyaratne, Chandrika N.; Seneviratne, Ruwanthi de A.; Dahanayake, Shamalka; Kumarapeli, Vindya; Palipane, Ethusha; Kuruppu, Nadeera; Yapa, Chandrika; Seneviratne, Rohini de A.; Balen, Adam H. (Oxford University Press, 2011)

  background: Compared with other populations, South Asians have a greater propensity to insulin resistance and the metabolic syndrome (MetS). This is the first study to determine the distribution of phenotypes of polycystic ...

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