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ISEF · 2026
Animal Sciences
Benzodiazepines and antidepressants are used primarily in the treatment of anxiety, yet often come with negative side effects. Selank is an anxiolytic peptide approved for usage in Russia an…
ISEF · 2026
Animal Sciences
Morphogen gradients determine distinct cell fate within tissues, and it has previously been thought that the cells affected by this determination are static. However, cells usually move duri…
ISEF · 2026
Animal Sciences
Neonatal Maladjustment Syndrome (NMS), also known as dummy calf syndrome, affects newborn calves by limiting their alertness, ability to stand, nurse, and bond with their mother. The researc…
ISEF · 2026
Animal Sciences
Although fish skin is widely recognized as an important physical and chemical barrier against infection, the specific defensive mechanisms mediated by skin mucus have been insufficiently cat…
ISEF · 2026
Animal Sciences
This project is about bee life and how we can help them survive all year round. I have been studying bees and expanding this project every year for the past 3 years. I have done several diff…
ISEF · 2026
Animal Sciences
Bison are highly efficient grazers that convert forage into high-quality protein, making growth efficiency an important factor in livestock production. Weight per day of age (WDA) is a key m…
ISEF · 2026
Animal Sciences
Pygmy and dwarf sperm whales (Kogia breviceps and Kogia sima) are deep-diving cetaceans with limited internal health data due to low visibility. Necropsies often reveal stomach infestations…
ISEF · 2026
Animal Sciences
Bees pollinate the flowers of many fruit trees which produce a significant proportion of our food supply. It is therefore important to improve beekeeping practices to produce healthier bees…
ISEF · 2026
Animal Sciences
Traditional begging signals given by the altricial young of birds serve to communicate need to parents and solicit provisions during feeding visits. Such signals often incur costs, like pred…
ISEF · 2026
Animal Sciences
In this project, the major aim is to identify the relationship that exists between the sound type and the level of stress in the dogs. In this project, there are three dogs. Each dog is expo…
ISEF · 2026
Animal Sciences
I was investigating and tracking the kinds of pollen that different colonies were collecting. Specifically local hives vs. domesticated hives. I compared four different hives, two which were…
ISEF · 2026
Animal Sciences
Microplastics are emerging environmental contaminants that have been detected in diverse ecosystems and biological systems. Increasing evidence suggests that these particles can induce oxida…
ISEF · 2026
Animal Sciences
Raw fish (sashimi) consumption is common in Japan, and angle-dependent coloration is regularly observed during meals. Although similar coloration has been reported in meat, few studies have…
ISEF · 2026
Animal Sciences
Honeybees exhibit trophallaxis, a behavior in which a recipient extends their proboscis to drink a nectar droplet held by the donor's mouthparts. During this process, the recipient's antenna…
ISEF · 2026
Animal Sciences
Local anesthetics are used to temporarily block nerves from transmitting pain signals during invasive medical procedures. Complications can arise when large doses are inadvertently administe…
ISEF · 2026
Animal Sciences
Microplastic pollution is an emerging environmental health threat, with polystyrene microplastics detected in water, food, and even our blood. Their toxicity arises from leachable endocrine-…
ISEF · 2026
Animal Sciences
Numerous factors can affect avian biodiversity including air temperature, precipitation, wind, and air quality. This study aimed to determine how these meteorological and wildfire-related fa…
ISEF · 2026
Animal Sciences
Crayfish are a keystone species in freshwater ecosystems, meaning that disruptions to their behavior can cascade through the entire environment. Building upon statistically significant 2025…
ISEF · 2026
Animal Sciences
This study investigated how different types of dietary fiber affect gut microbial fermentation and energy utilization in Rattus norvegicus, testing the hypothesis that soluble fiber would in…
ISEF · 2026
Animal Sciences
Recent studies have identified potentially harmful substances in menstrual products. However, the biological effects of exposure to these substances through menstrual products are poorly exp…
ISEF · 2026
Animal Sciences
Tissue organs of amphibians such as the liver possess perfect regenerative capacity, whereas human limb amputation cannot regenerate, and the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Numerous s…
ISEF · 2026
Animal Sciences
Bees are essential to global food production, pollinating roughly one-third of the foods consumed worldwide (USDA, 2023) with an economic value of $200 billion annually in the U.S. from poll…
ISEF · 2026
Animal Sciences
Black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) are increasingly recognized as a promising alternative protein source that can help address solid waste issues amid rapid global population growth. However, h…
ISEF · 2026
Animal Sciences
Anti-apoptotic B-cell leukemia/lymphoma (Bcl-2) proteins are overexpressed in around half of human cancers, linked to tumorigenesis, chemotherapy resistance, and poor prognosis. Effectively…
ISEF · 2025
Animal Sciences
As interest in marine resource development and naval capability grows, the need for efficient and maneuverable marine exploration technologies has become urgent. Current large-scale explorat…
ISEF · 2025
Animal Sciences
A population decline of Giant water bug (Lethocerus indicus), an edible insect, due to environmental changes, pesticide usage, and habitat destruction, was observed. This study aims to deter…
ISEF · 2025
Animal Sciences
Captive rearing programs for endangered Native Hawaiian snails, or kahuli, face challenges due to limited research surrounding wild kahuli conditions and diet. They are essential in native e…
ISEF · 2025
Animal Sciences
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the 7th leading cause of death worldwide. It is characterized by the buildup of amyloid-ß plaques that trigger neuroinflammation and increase oxidative stress, ca…
ISEF · 2025
Animal Sciences
The Varroa mite is the most dangerous honey bee parasite and imperils global beekeeping, causing yield reductions over 40% and estimated annual economic losses of billions of dollars. Curren…
ISEF · 2025
Animal Sciences
The purpose of this study was to investigate whether bacteria found in livestock at stock shows are developing resistance to common antibiotics. This research aims to provide insights into a…