Browse 97 real Cellular and Molecular Biology projects entered in 2014, with abstracts, awards and links to the original entries.
CSEF · 2014
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals G-protein coupled receptors are heptahelical transmembrane receptors that convert an extracellular signal to an intracellular response. They are implicated in multiple physi…
CSEF · 2014
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology First Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project was to find an accurate homology model of the powerful antimicrobial and potential cancer treatment naegleriapore A. Methods/Materials Materials:…
CSEF · 2014
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this science project is to determine which growing method, soil or hydroponics will allow strawberries to maintain the most Vitamin C. Strawberries are a heal…
CSEF · 2014
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals My research aims to develop a tool to enable the first ever genome-wide analysis of genetic variants, specifically single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), in transcription f…
CSEF · 2014
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals There are two goals for my project: 1) Develop an easy and inexpensive method to fabricate microscale devices (with feature size as small as 10 µm) at home. 2) Develop a hom…
CSEF · 2014
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to determine if Chinese herbs contain high concentrations of antioxidants. The purpose in the determination of antioxidant properties of Chi…
CSEF · 2014
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to introduce a previously undescribed method of lowering cholesterol in food by converting it into Vitamin D. Seven out of ten Americans are l…
CSEF · 2014
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The intent of this research is to create a reporter system to assess the effectiveness of a newly discovered smart bomb approach to combat HIV. If a plasmid composed of the…
CSEF · 2014
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology Second Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment was to determine the nutritional and caloric differences in GM vs. non-GM papayas. With population set to drastically expand by 2050, and GM…
CSEF · 2014
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment is to observe whether contact solutions kill bacteria on contact lenses after one wash. It is hoped that through this experiment, one contac…
ISEF · 2014
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Insects are known to be able to warm their bodies endogenously and to regulate their body temperatures by themselves. However precise mechanisms of their body temperature regulations are not…
CSEF · 2014
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only) Second Award
Objectives/Goals This project compares the efficacy of NEOSPORIN# Original Ointment with generics Good Neighbor Pharmacy and CVS Pharmacy antibiotic ointments on Bacillus cereus (gram positi…
CSEF · 2014
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology First Award
Objectives/Goals Advanced Glycation End-products (AGEs) have been identified as the root cause of atherosclerosis, cancer, Alzheimer's and diabetic neuropathy, retinopathy and nephropathy. A…
CSEF · 2014
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The project is about finding the amount of calories stored in foods. . Methods/Materials o Two tin cans, one smaller than other ; o One wood dowel ; o One cork; o One needle…
CSEF · 2014
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals my goal was to find out wich nut has more callories per gram. Methods/Materials This project helped me to understand calorie meter; what it does; how it works; and, understa…
CSEF · 2014
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals This project compares genetically modified fruits (such as oranges, apples, watermelons, and papayas) against their non-genetically modified alternatives, to determine which…
ISEF · 2014
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Dermatitis due to scabies is a common skin disease in cattle. Dermatitis causes economical loss in terms of abrogated levels of milk, meat and hides production. Available drugs are either ch…
CSEF · 2014
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals Does changing an environmental factor (watering with different solutions) change the vitamin C content in hottentot figs (ice plant)? Methods/Materials I grew seven hottento…
CSEF · 2014
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine if there is more ascorbic Acid (vitamin C) in organic or non-organic Malus Domestica (apples). Methods/Materials Five different types of apples…
CSEF · 2014
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine if there is a correlation between the amino acid sequence of the tumor suppressor protein p53 in twelve species and the species' susceptibiliti…
ISEF · 2014
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Since 2002, the total retail price of United States beef has risen to over 25 billion dollars per year. The average feedyard cost to raise beef cattle has also increased to $494 per head. Wi…
CSEF · 2014
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals To determine which type of outdoor work gloves provide protection from the cold but allow the best dexterity and sensation of the hands. Methods/Materials During this study…
CSEF · 2014
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals THE GOAL OF THIS PROJECT IS TO INVESTIGATE AT WHICH TEMPERATURE AND CONCENTRATION WOULD AMYLASE ENZYME SOLUTION HAVE THE GREATEST DIGESTION RATE ON STARCH SOLUTION. Methods/…
CSEF · 2014
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals My objective was to assemble and submit two professional quality reference DNA Barcode records to BOLD for publication in NCBI/GenBank. As a citizen scientist, I contributed…
CSEF · 2014
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals Downy mildew caused by Peronospora effusa is a serious disease of spinach in coastal California and worldwide. I hypothesized that downy mildew from Epazote (Dysphania ambro…
CSEF · 2014
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to determine whether or not cacti are a better natural oil dispersant. Methods/Materials Four types of cacti, which are easily grown in the Un…
CSEF · 2014
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals Planaria are flatworms with an amazing ability to regenerate lost body parts. I was intrigued by this trait and wondered about the factors that contribute to regeneration. T…
CSEF · 2014
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only) Third Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my project was to observe the impact of various pharmaceutical agents in prevention of damage to the skin cells against UV radiation. I hypothesized that all…
CSEF · 2014
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my science fair project is to determine the effects of various energy stimulants on living organisms. The reason I am doing this investigation is to determine…
CSEF · 2014
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine if the organic foods retain more macronutrients after cooking than the conventional foods. I believe that organic foods retain more than conven…