Browse 36 real Cellular and Molecular Biology projects entered in 2005, with abstracts, awards and links to the original entries.
CSEF · 2005
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals My goal was to study possible interactions between the proteins BBP, a splicing factor, and BUR2, a transcription factor, in yeast. Finding an interaction would suggest a la…
CSEF · 2005
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment is to explore the molecular evolution of ion channel genes. Based upon previous studies, the hypothesis is that potassium channels were the fi…
CSEF · 2005
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals My objective was to observe similarities and differences in the DNA of various fruits and vegetables by extracting the DNA and performing gel electrophoresis.I believe that…
CSEF · 2005
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of the project is to determine the effects of controlled atmospheric conditions on malic acid production in apples. Methods/Materials Apples were stored in 3 dif…
CSEF · 2005
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals I recreated the digestive system and enzymes. My project is a continuation of last year which I have done 288 more tests. I wanted to see if starch would combine with glucos…
CSEF · 2005
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals To determine whether or not the concentration/pH of pepsin will affect how thoroughly proteins are digested. Methods/Materials 1. Separate the albumin, or white of an egg, f…
CSEF · 2005
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals Is a variation in the DNA sequence of telomerase, the enzyme that adds telomeres to the ends of chromosomes, responsible for longevity? Based on previous correlations betwee…
CSEF · 2005
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective is to observe and compare the effect of acidic fruit juices on apple slices to determine which juice will be the most effective in preventing oxidation (browni…
CSEF · 2005
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals "How does changing the temperature affect how long it takes Chinese cabbage to ferment into kimchee reaching a pH of 3.5?" It is hypothesized that the kimchee in the 32o C w…
CSEF · 2005
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals U.S. agencies do not require labeling of foods containing genetic modifications. In Europe, however, label regulations require that any genetically modified plant DNA be ide…
CSEF · 2005
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals When antioxidants are advertised, they claim that they can work miracles- but are they telling the truth? The goal of my project is to test sulfur-based antioxidants to see…
CSEF · 2005
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals My goal was to answer the question "Can Bones resorb calcium". My Hypothesis was yes, bones can resorb calcium. Methods/Materials First I decalcified the bones using Vinegar…
CSEF · 2005
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals My project is based on the hypothesis which states that if I apply a topical protein to hair, it will thicken, strengthen and increase the heat resistance more than untreate…
CSEF · 2005
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of our project was to test the effectiveness of xylitol in reducing the acidity of the plaque. Methods/Materials We tested five subjects. The night before the…
CSEF · 2005
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my experiment is to determine the effect of hydrogen peroxide amount, temperature, pH, enzyme amount, and inhibitor on catalase activity. The independent vari…
CSEF · 2005
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects approximately 2.6 million people around the world. Previous studies have shown that antibodies to adhesi…
CSEF · 2005
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals Although alcohol#s effects on the body are known, its exact mechanisms of action are not. This study's goal is to better understand the glycine receptor. Position 52 in the…
CSEF · 2005
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals Good health requires that we eat high quality foods and produce. Fresh Produce and fruits are an important source of minerals, vitamins and fiber. To prevent fruits from rot…
CSEF · 2005
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals This experiment investigated the effectiveness of various manganese salts (MnCl(2) and MnSO(4)) and complexes (salen-manganese complexes, EUK-189 and EUK-8) in mimicking the…
CSEF · 2005
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project was to determine if all species of Monera were able to express the pGLO gene(originally derived from the jellyfish, Aequora victoria) with the…
CSEF · 2005
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals 1) Create an online web service for statistically calculating the impact of geographic distance on genetic distance (http://phage.sdsu.edu/~jensen/). 2) Get allelic data for…
CSEF · 2005
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals Graves# Disease is a form of hyperthyroidism often accompanied by Thyroid Associated Ophthalmopathy (TAO), an autoimmune-mediated inflammation of the extraocular connective…
CSEF · 2005
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals To determine which solution, acidic, neutral, or basic, will affect the growth of Daytona (Bush) Beans most positively. Methods/Materials Daytona (Bush) Beans were exposed t…
CSEF · 2005
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals To determine if it is possible to dysfunction a gene through gene silencing, or in our case virus induced gene silencing. We believe that gene silencing will occur. Methods/…
CSEF · 2005
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals There are two objectives: 1. To determine if the HT-lo/diss (45a) and the HT-hi/diss (47a) tumor cells are in fact different in extracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling and 2.…
CSEF · 2005
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project is to use electrophoresis to see if there is an evolutionary relationship between birds that fly, fly short distances, and birds that do not fly.…
CSEF · 2005
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals This project will attempt to establish cultures of human fibroblasts and example Gram negative Escherichia coli and Gram positive Staphylococcus epidermitis, subculture the…
CSEF · 2005
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals To optimize the PCR process and sequence my successfully amplified DNA. Methods/Materials PCR was performed with standard reagents and thermal cycling parameters. MgCl(2)con…
CSEF · 2005
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The NAP1 protein is the protein that assembles nucleosomes and organizes DNA inside the nucleus of cells. The aim of this experiment is to determine whether the GST-Y10 prot…
CSEF · 2005
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals My goal in this experiment is to determine whether O2- causes damage to proteins, which are essential to all forms of life. Hopefully, this can lead to further research on t…