38,465 real projects from ISEF, the Canada-Wide Science Fair, JSHS, AJAS, the Calgary Youth Science Fair and the California Science & Engineering Fair — searchable by meaning, and filterable by fair, year, category and award.
CSEF · 2018
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The major challenge in triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) therapy is to identify therapeutic targets to improve the efficacy and safety. Genomic instability generates abun…
CSEF · 2018
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project was to figure out if Sequoia sempervirens, also known as coast redwood trees, from different locations were genetically diverse in one microsatel…
CSEF · 2018
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals In my experiment, I extracted the invisible fat from foods such as potato chips, chocolate chips, and almonds and compared that value to its label to see which food had the…
CSEF · 2018
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals My project aims to develop a simple Central Nervous System (CNS) Tumor test by investigating exosome expression profiles on the transcriptional and protein level for Medullo…
CSEF · 2018
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a serious bladder syndrome characterized by frequent urination, bladder discomfort, and pelvic pain. A potential systemic risk factor for IC is…
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…
CSEF · 2018
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment is to create an all-purpose hair and body cleansing powder that can be made from natural ingredients. The aim is to create a powder that will…
CSEF · 2018
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The goal of this experiment was to find what brand of antibacterial soap is most effective to kill bacteria. Methods/Materials Bacteria samples, Petri dishes, incubator inoc…
CSEF · 2018
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals This project explores how different colors of LED lights affect the carbon dioxide production in yeast during the fermentation process, thus determining if certain frequenci…
CSEF · 2018
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The object of this study was to find out which type of toothpaste removes the most bacteria from my teeth. Methods/Materials To conduct this experiment I needed petri dishes…
CSEF · 2018
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals Goal: I wanted to learn if sucrose, also known as table sugar, can be converted into glucose during the human digestion process. Methods/Materials Materials/Methods: Inverta…
CSEF · 2018
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals In this experiment I am creating a more natural form of hormone estrogen replacement therapy (HRT) using phytoestrogen. I am going to use the phytoestrogen genistin from soy…
CSEF · 2018
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to determine if the use of sulfate containing or sulfate-free shampoo better affects hair strength. Sulfates can sometimes have a harsh treatm…
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…
CSEF · 2018
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study was to synthesize a new contrast agent probe for imaging of pancreatic cancer. Methods/Materials 10 micrograms of THY-1 single chain antibody var…
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…
CSEF · 2018
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project was to learn at what temperture does catalase break down hydrogen peroxide most efficiently. Methods/Materials Timer, Potato and Potato Peeler, F…
CSEF · 2018
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project is to analyze how the enzyme invertase converts sucrose into glucose and how this affects the amount of actual glucose digested from different fo…
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…
CSEF · 2018
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals Over the past decade, many mechanisms of telomerase inhibition have been developed to treat cancer. Yet certain barriers prevent telomerase inhibition from becoming a robust…
CSEF · 2018
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project was to analyze types of bacteria present in bagged salads and determine if any bacteria were pathogenic and whether bacterial composition and qua…
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…
CSEF · 2018
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The objectives is to determine the best conditions in the stomach for the highest amount of Vitamin D ingested to be readily available to provide the intended benefits. The…
CSEF · 2018
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals We tested 2 different antibacterial substances, Clorox wipes and Lysol spray, to see which one eliminated more bacteria. We also added a factor of water and a paper towel be…
CSEF · 2018
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals There is a popular assumption that all water, especially bottled water, available to the public is essentially equal in their chemical and electrical property. However, ther…
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…