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ISEF · 2017
Translational Medical Science
Cancer is the most common leading cause of death worldwide. Most current conventional cancer treatments have severe side effects as they kill cells indiscriminately. The main aim of this res…
ISEF · 2017
Translational Medical Science
The identification of cancer specific miRNAs and their target genes is necessary to understand the role of miRNA in tumorigenesis. Recent studies show that expression of miR-378 is correlate…
ISEF · 2017
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Electrolytes are substances that dissociate into ions when in solution and are important for one's health. While sports drinks are filled with many electrolytes, many contain unnatural sugar…
ISEF · 2017
Translational Medical Science
The phenomenon of the spread of the abnormality of feet in children , one of the most troublesome problem for families, is a Porstural deformity in which the arch of the inner foot falls. Du…
ISEF · 2017
Biomedical and Health Sciences
This project was designed to study how triclosan in antibacterial toothpaste affects the ecology of the oral flora. 41 participants brushed with non-antibacterial toothpaste twice a day for…
ISEF · 2017
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Vitamin C has many health benefits and can reduce the risk of various diseases, but nutritionists say cooking, especially boiling, decreases vitamin C content because it is water soluble. Si…
ISEF · 2017
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Melatonin, a hormone endogenously secreted in the pineal gland, is known for its regulation of circadian rhythm and photoperiodism in vertebrates. Since melatonin levels in humans decrease w…
ISEF · 2017
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Purpose: Nuclear receptors are a family of transcription factors that regulate a range of biological processes. While most are regulated by ligands, orphan receptors have been found to have…
ISEF · 2017
Translational Medical Science
While many pharmacological treatments show potential in a lab setting, clinical results show that cancer remains one of the most prominent causes of death throughout the world. These transla…
ISEF · 2017
Biomedical and Health Sciences Second Award
Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a degenerative brain disorder resulting in neuronal death and loss of memory and cognition. However, the exact etiology of AD is not completely understood. This n…
ISEF · 2017
Biomedical and Health Sciences Second Award
Bisphenol A (BPA), an environmental pollutant and ubiquitous endocrine disruptor, is associated with obesity, cancer, and childhood neurological disorders. Because BPA has similar structure…
ISEF · 2017
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC) is a cancer of the mouth epithelium with an annual incidence rate in the US of nearly 48,000 cases annually and a 5-year survival rate of only 65%. Cancer…
ISEF · 2017
Biomedical and Health Sciences Third Award
Pre-implantation embryo development starts at fertilization and ends at the blastocyst stage. Assistive Reproductive Technology (ART) can replicate this in vitro. To ensure the survival of e…
ISEF · 2017
Biomedical and Health Sciences
What are the effects of pineapple juice on blood clots? When I first started this project I had an idea to test the effects of certain blood thinners on blood clots. I was going to soak the…
ISEF · 2017
Translational Medical Science
Plasma is an ionized gas consisting of charged particles and UV photons. When plasma interacts with water, reactive oxygen species (ROS) are produced. These compounds are recognized for thei…
ISEF · 2017
Translational Medical Science
Although medical advancements continue to create new drugs and ways to treat and prevent cancer, an estimated one in four deaths within the US is attributed to this disease. Some studies hav…
ISEF · 2017
Translational Medical Science
This study pertains to Parkinson’s Disease patients in Hoehn Yahr stages 1 and 2 participating in a boxing based therapy called Rock Steady Boxing. Patients were given the option of particip…
ISEF · 2017
Biomedical and Health Sciences Third Award
The purpose of this study is to determine a relationship between the secondhand vapor emitted from an e-cigarette (via human exhalation) and Drosophila melanogaster. Secondhand vapor is quit…
ISEF · 2017
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that causes progressively decreased verbal and visuospatial memory function. Previous research indicates that women are at greater ri…
ISEF · 2017
Translational Medical Science
Diabetes is a prevalent, dangerous, and sometimes even fatal, disease that causes multiple afflictions, including increased hunger, thirst, unexplained weight loss, and fatigue. Diabetics cu…
ISEF · 2017
Biomedical and Health Sciences
To most-effectively combat the progression of colorectal cancer, the second leading cause of cancer death, chemoprevention is utilized. Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) have ch…
ISEF · 2017
Biomedical and Health Sciences Fourth Award
Commonly consumed and sought after artificial sweeteners may have more detriments than benefits when it comes to weight control. Most people receive at least 15% of their total food intake f…
ISEF · 2017
Translational Medical Science Second Award
Genetic mutations in patients with relapsed acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL) cause the NT5C2 enzyme to act as if it has been allosterically activated, allowing purine nucleoside substrat…
ISEF · 2017
Biomedical and Health Sciences
The traditional preparation of toishabui(chokecherry) was to grind the fruit with the seed and make it into a raw mixture. In the nontraditional preparation the berry is boiled, juiced, and…
ISEF · 2017
Translational Medical Science
Peptic ulcer is one of the world's major gastrointestinal disorders and affecting 10% of the world population. The drugs available in the market are often associated with side effects. Thus,…
ISEF · 2017
Translational Medical Science
1 in 68 individuals is diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Currently, autism diagnosis is based solely on behavioral assessment; no objective, medically-based biomarkers have been id…
ISEF · 2017
Translational Medical Science
According to World Cancer Research Fund, breast cancer is the second deadliest malignancy in women worldwide. During the last decades, nanoparticles have received much attention due to their…
ISEF · 2017
Biomedical and Health Sciences Third Award
Mouse models serve as a readily available base for experimentation in neurodegenerative drug development. However, less than 10% of drugs that have shown success in mouse-based preclinical t…
ISEF · 2017
Biomedical and Health Sciences
a) Purpose of the experiment: The purpose of the experiment is to investigate the ability of vitamin E delta-tocotrienol (VEDT) to inhibit human pancreatic cancer stem cell growth and metast…
ISEF · 2017
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Ultraviolet radiation from the sun can be damaging to the skin, eyes, and immune system and is carcinogenic to humans. Despite heightened skin cancer awareness in recent years, the incidence…