Mammalian Biology
Second Award
Objectives Current research suggests that toxic tau aggregates propagate from neuron to neuron in a prion-like manner. However, no dynamic proof exists to trace tau s transmission and traffi…
Zoology
Honorable_mention Award
Objectives The objective and goal of this study was conducted to find out the most effective natural repellent around the house. I wanted to know the best way of finding a repellent for ants…
Mammalian Biology
Objectives Mutations in the proopiomelanocortin (POMC) gene have been associated with obesity in Labrador retrievers while mutations in the related melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) gene have b…
Mammalian Biology
Objectives The objective of this study is to determine the effect of color on the appearance and timing of afterimages. Methods White paper, construction paper in multiple colors (red, orang…
Zoology
Objectives Mutualism is defined as a relationship between two species where each individual fitness benefits from the interaction of the other and can occur both directly and indirectly in a…
Mammalian Biology
Objectives In this study, I aimed to describe the hormonal profile of occult breast cancers and also to evaluate the relationship between progesterone receptor and grade of the occult breast…
Mammalian Biology
Objectives Society's preference for organic, naturally-raised, grass-fed meat, wool and cheese products requires that ruminant animals be humanely raised, which includes continuous access to…
Zoology
Objectives Ant pheromones are the chemical scents that ants release from glands all over their bodies to communicate with other ants. With the use of pheromones, ants can give directions to…
Zoology
First Award
Objectives Curcumin is an active ingredient in the commonly used spice, turmeric, and is often taken as a dietary supplement. Several studies have focused on the multifarious effects of curc…
Zoology
Objectives Our experiment was to determine if the strength of Neodymium magnets would affect the regeneration of Planaria (flatworms with regenerative abilities). If the presence of the magn…
Mammalian Biology
Objectives The fabrication of nanoparticles derived from red blood cells is accompanied with the expression of an apoptotic marker which creates the problem of ineffective nanoparticles. Thu…
Mammalian Biology
Objectives Objective: I use a process called reverse spherification to make juice flavored spheres. The objective is to determine which flavored sphere tastes the best. Methods Materials and…
Mammalian Biology
Objectives The objective of my project was to clearly see the correlation between the athletes and non-athletes grips strength versus the independent variable, which was the length and hand…
Zoology
Fourth Award
Objectives We are studying the tannins from the Indian almond leaves that alters the pregnancy behaviors, gestation period, and fertility structure of Poecilia reticulata; guppies. The purpo…
Mammalian Biology
Objectives The objective of this project is to see if there is a link between Hypothyroidism and type 2 diabetes in patients with Down syndrome. Methods In order to test how Hypothyroidism r…
Zoology
Honorable_mention Award
Objectives Because we are constantly bombarded by sensory stimuli, we rely on our senses to identify critical information in a particular situation and environment. Humans and animals alike…
Mammalian Biology
Objectives The objective of this project is to determine how age affects lung capacity. Methods 1 liter soda bottle, 1 camera, 1 balloon, chemical- Bromothymol blue, Straws- 3 for each perso…
Zoology
Third Award
Objectives Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) is a metabolic disorder that is caused by insulin resistance which results in elevated blood sugar and is associated with heart disease, obesity, and chronic…
Zoology
Objectives The objective of our study is to determine the effect of close distance and prolong exposure of blue light on head regeneration of planaria. Methods The Planaria was cut into head…
Zoology
First Award
Objectives This study examines effective dosage of corn silk (Zea mays Linnaeus) aqueous extract on neuronal regeneration. Methods Using planaria (Girardia tigrina) as a model for neuronal r…
Mammalian Biology
Objectives Skin grafts are surgical methods to heal affected areas through the transplantation of skin from one area of the body to another. These grafts are avascular and fail to survive if…
Mammalian Biology
Honorable_mention Award
Objectives The objective of this study was to test if blinding people temporarily would cause a measurable improvement in hearing. Methods I used The Mimi Hearing app to to test participants…
Mammalian Biology
Objectives The objective of this experiment was to determine the relationship between tongue type and the ability to taste the chemical PTC. Methods 71 volunteers were given a piece of PTC p…
Mammalian Biology
Objectives The object of this study was to find out if music can change heart rate and blood pressure. Methods To conduct this experiment I needed an Equate Digital Blood Pressure Monitor, I…
Mammalian Biology
Objectives This project looks at which type of toy a representative sample of dogs prefer. Methods Soft toy, rope toy, hard toy, template for spacing, measuring tape, sample of dogs from loc…
Mammalian Biology
Third Award
Objectives During the Renaissance, Leonardo da Vinci studied "de Architectura," by Vitruvius, seeking out ways to perfect his art, at which time he created one of his most famous drawings, T…
Zoology
Objectives Through the observation and repeated sampling of kelp forest ecosystems and organism behaviors, scientists are able to piece together a more complete picture of how these ecosyste…
Mammalian Biology
Honorable_mention Award
Objectives Biomarkers are extremely important in medical diagnostics, as they can help monitor a patient's medical status. Heart disease and sepsis, for example, can be identified by a spike…
Zoology
Second Award
Objectives The objective of my study is to examine if photobiomodulation (PBM) treatment can result in improved stress response and peripheral nerve regeneration, particularly of A delta and…
Mammalian Biology
Objectives The objective of this study is to determine whether there is a correlation between the strength of gravity's pull and the energy that an organism requires to perform a task. Metho…