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  • Immunity and the role of selected plants as immunomodulators: a review 
    Chandana, E.P.S. (University of Ruhuna, 2016-09-28)
    The immune system is an incredible constellation of cells, tissues, organs and molecules that provides protection against a wide spectrum of pathogens and particles keeping us healthy within the challenging microbial ...
  • Occupational exposure levels of Glyphosate among vegetable farmers in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka: A Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay 
    Eakanayake, E.M.D.V.; Thakshila, W.K.G.; Nishshanka, K.M.; Senawirathne, K.A.A.S.; Perera, H.A.S.D.; Gunasekara, T.D.K.S.C.; Asanthi, H.B.; Jayasumana, C.; Chandana, E.P.S.; Abdul, K.S.M.; De Silva, P.M.C.S. (Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 2015-10)
    Glyphosate (GLY) is a non-selective weedicide widely used by vegetable farmers in Nuwara Eliya (NE), Sri Lanka. It has been recently declared as carcinogenic and induces nephrotoxicity in rat models. Poor weedicide ...
  • A preliminary study on the toxic effects of an emerging detergent (Prinso) on rat skin 
    Dayasiri, P.B.I.A.K.; Chandana, E.P.S. (Faculty of Science, University of Jaffna, 2011-10-11)
    Toxic effects of household detergents on human skin have been reported previously. Recently emerged detergent “PRINSO” is extensively gaining popularity in many areas of Sri Lanka. “PRINSO” is also sold under other ...
  • Effect of Habitat Alteration on Avifaunal Diversity of the Riparian Mangrove Ecosystems Associated with Nilwala River 
    Samarasekara, W.G.K.H.; Chandana, E.P.S. (Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka, 2010)
    Conservation and management of riparian habitats for wild life and sustainable human use have become challenging tasks amidst the present day development activities and other human influences. Riparian habitats especially ...
  • Significance of Mammalian Epididymal Morphology in Sperm Maturation 
    Chandana, E.P.S.; Samayawardhena, L.A.; Peiris, L.D.C. (Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Colombo, 2000-11-27)
    The mammalian epididymis is a highly convoluted tubule, which can be divided into several regions depending either on its functional capability or its morphology, Epididymal duct is narrow and long. It is lined by a ...
  • Chronic Exposure to Paraquat Alters Spermatogenesis and Nuclear DNA Integrity of Epididymal Sperm in Mice 
    Deepananda, K.H.M.A.; De Silva, W.A.J.P.; Chandana, E.P.S.; Priyanka, S.B.T.; Weerasinghe, S.S.S.; Pitadeniya, G.S.; Peiris, L.D.C.; Samayawardhena, L.A.; Dharmasiri, H.W. (The Institute of Biology, Colombo, 2000)
    Experimental evidence suggests that unintentional exposure to environmental chemicals may alter reproductive capability of males. The aim of the present study was to investigate effects of low concentrations of Paraquat ...
  • Effects of Acute Exposure to Paraquat on Sperm Structure and Function in Rats 
    Samayawardhena, L.A.; Deepananda, K.H.M.A.; De Silva, W.A.J.P.; Chandana, E.P.S.; Priyanka, S.B.T.; Weerasinghe, S.S.S.; Pitadeniya, G.S.; Peiris, L.D.C. (The Institute of Biology, Colombo, 2000)
    Paraquat, a broad-spectrum plant killer is widely used in Sri Lanka despite its harmful effects on living organisms. The aim of the present study was to investigate effects of Paraquat on epididymal sperm structure and ...
  • Occupational Paraquat exposure among sugarcane and vegetable farmers in Sri Lanka: A case study 
    Abdul, K.S.M.; Ekanayake, D.V.; Gunasekara, T.D.K.S.C.; Perera, H.A.S.D.; De Siva, B.C.J.; Jayasumana, C.; Chandana, E.P.S.; Jayasinghe, S.S.; De Silva, P.M.C.S. (Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka, 2015-09)
    Paraquat (1, 1 – dimethyl -4, 4- bipyridylium dichloride) is a contact herbicide, predominantly used in Sri Lanka. Despite the imposed ban in agriculture sector, Paraquat usage was seen among sugarcane farmers in Pelawatta ...
  • Notes on Lesser Whistling Duck and Other Aquatic Birds in “Kirala Kele” Sanctuary, Matara, Sri Lanka 
    De Silva, B.C.J.; Gayathri, R.H.W.; Nilmini, N.H.H.M.; Pathum, S.A.M.; Chathuranga, L.S.W.D.; Mahesh, B.R. Ranasinghage; Amarasinghe, N.J. De S.; Chandana, E.P.S. (American Institute of Science, 2015-07-23)
    Protecting ecosystems in the vicinity of rapidly urbanizing areas requires continuous monitoring and assessment. “Kirala Kele” sanctuary located in Matara city limits of southern Sri Lanka is a well known bird habitat. ...

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