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ISEF · 2018
Cellular and Molecular Biology
GATA4 is a transcription factor critical in the developmental process and early differentiation of the gastrointestinal tract. Studies using genetically modified mouse models have shown GATA…
ISEF · 2018
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSC) have a huge potential use in regenerative medicine. However, the mutant frequency of hiPSC reaches the level of differentiated cells rather than…
ISEF · 2018
Cellular and Molecular Biology Third Award
Metastatic breast cancer affects more than 250,000 people every year. Interactions of SOX transcription factors (TFs) and MALAT1 lncRNA may induce breast cancer metastasis. This study’s purp…
ISEF · 2018
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Mechanisms involved in neuromuscular junction (NMJ) morphogenesis and active zone (AZ)-GluR receptor alignment are an active field of research in Drosophila neuroscience. I investigated four…
ISEF · 2018
Cellular and Molecular Biology Fourth Award
Abscission is the final stage of cytokinesis, the division of the cytoplasm between daughter cells, in which cells are physically separated by severing the intercellular bridge on either sid…
ISEF · 2018
Cellular and Molecular Biology
The purpose of this project is to detect DNA damaging effect caused by various Aloe Vera extracts. A total of four Aloe Vera extract samples were tested using the Comet Assay. Three samples…
ISEF · 2018
Cellular and Molecular Biology
The purpose of this experiment is to determine if HisKPC-3 mutated beta-lactamase proteins are more antibiotic resistant than HisKPC-2 proteins, and what is occurring at a molecular level th…
ISEF · 2018
Cellular and Molecular Biology Fourth Award
Aquaporin1a1 is an integral membrane protein that facilitates the transportation of water molecules across a cell. Previous research showed that morpholino knockdowns showed reduced transfer…
ISEF · 2018
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Natural killer (NK) cells are an important subset of immune cells in anti-tumor immunity; however, much is still unknown about what mechanisms activate NK cells and make them more efficient…
ISEF · 2018
Cellular and Molecular Biology
In most perennials, the flowering process is prolonged due to the extensive growth period, causing time gaps in plant research and cultivation. The purpose of the study is to assess the effi…
ISEF · 2018
Cellular and Molecular Biology Second Award
It is evident that the tongue perceives tactile sensation, but little is known about the neurons that mediate this. Since tropomyosin receptor kinase C (TrkC) neurons are mechanosensory in s…
ISEF · 2018
Cellular and Molecular Biology Fourth Award
Lupine flour is a novel food ingredient derived from the endosperm of lupine beans and is increasing in popularity, primarily in Europe and Australia. Peanut allergy is the leading cause of…
ISEF · 2018
Cellular and Molecular Biology
The purpose of this research is to create a new non-intrusive allergy test, that is less expensive, more time efficient, and can provide an alternative for not only the general majority of p…
ISEF · 2018
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Purpose of the Experiment X chromosome inactivation (XCI) is an essential epigenetic silencing process established during early embryonic development of female mammals, guaranteeing a proper…