CSEF · 2014
Quest for Longevity
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my project is to test if antioxidants can counteract the effects of free radicals. Methods/Materials I will place 15 male flies in cultures with the different…
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CSEF · 2014
Radioaction: Effect of Cell Phone Radiation on Plants
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals Objectives/Goals: Which personal device is most harmful from a radiation standpoint for living things? Purpose: Do you ever use your phone or tablet as an alarm? Did you eve…
CSEF · 2014
Radioprotection of BNL CL.2 Liver Cells after Exposure to Sedum formosanum
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment is to test the efficacy of Sedum formosanum (SFEA), or Alfred Stonecrop, as a radioprotector by inhibiting apoptosis from occurring and enhanc…
CSEF · 2014
Reducing Neuronal Hyper-excitation in Autism: Various Herbs' Ability to Increase Inhibition in the Roots of A. thaliana
Pharmacology/ Toxicology Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals Several symptoms of autism spectrum disorder are the result of a high excitatory to inhibitory neuron signaling ratio. Currently benzodiazepines are the most popular drug us…
CSEF · 2014
Silkworms and Colored Silk
Pharmacology/ Toxicology Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine whether silkworms will spin colored silk if artificial or natural dye is added to their native food of mulberry chow. My goal was to find an "g…
CSEF · 2014
Speed of Heart
Pharmacology/ Toxicology Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals To test the effects of nicotine, alcohol , and caffeine on the heart. Methods/Materials Using Daphnia Magna, a water flea with a transparent carapace to be able to see the h…
CSEF · 2014
Synergetic CCD Effects of Ingestion of Bacillus thuringiensis d-Endotoxins on the Health of Honey Bees Apis mellifera L.
Pharmacology/ Toxicology Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals Pollination accounts for $15 billion in agricultural value and 1/3 of the U.S. food supply. Since 2006, Colony Collapse Disorder has been responsible for anomalous bee losse…
CSEF · 2014
Synthesis of Biodegradable, Monodisperse PEG Microspheres for Controlled Protein Release
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals Polymeric microspheres are small spherical particles that have the potential to be used for coordinated release of therapeutic factors for regenerative medicine. Droplet mic…
CSEF · 2014
The Alcoholic Effect on Bovine Biological Catalysts
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals To determine if different durations of alcohol exposure will affect a bovine liver's rate of enzymatic reaction. Methods/Materials Three consecutive trials were carried out.…
CSEF · 2014
The Effectiveness of Eucalyptus globulus Extract as an Insect Repellent
Pharmacology/ Toxicology Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals This project was created in order to further understand the specific compounds in eucaplytus globulus extract that cause its insect repellent properties, how those component…
CSEF · 2014
The Effect of Bisphenol A on Lactuca sativa var. longifolia
Pharmacology/ Toxicology Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose was to test the effects of Bisphenol A (BPA) on Lactuca sativa var. Longifolia, and whether or not BPA could make its way into the plant. My hypothesis was that…
CSEF · 2014
The Effect of Caffeinated Drinks on Heart Rate and Cognitive Function in Adolescent Boys
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating the safety of caffeine and its nervous system stimulating effects on adolescents. The aim of this study was to evalua…
CSEF · 2014
The Effect of Carbon Dioxide on Elodea
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals My objective was to find out how increasing carbon dioxide levels affect the freshwater plant, Elodea. Methods/Materials I set up three tanks. Each tank had a layer of soil,…
CSEF · 2014
The Effect of Electronic Cigarette Vapor on Calcium Levels in Mice
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals This project investigates the effects electronic cigarette vapor can have on mice#s blood calcium levels. Nicotine from conventional cigarettes is known to have adverse effe…
CSEF · 2014
The Effect of Monosodium Glutamate on Planarian Photoreceptor Regeneration
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment was to observe the effect of Monosodium glutamate on the rate of planarian photoreceptor regeneration. Methods/Materials 75 planarian were u…
CSEF · 2014
The Effect of Natural Sweeteners and Herbal Remedies on Alleviating Hyperglycemia in Type 2 Diabetes
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The foremost goal of this project was to help diabetics keep low glucose levels without any medicines. Two different diet-related strategies were explored for this purpose:…
CSEF · 2014
The Effect of Over the Counter Pharmaceuticals on Brine Shrimp and Algae Growth
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment was to determine the mortality rate of the brine shrimp and the growth rate of algae in different concentrations of over-the-counter (OTC) p…
CSEF · 2014
The Effect of Radiations on Planaria in Lieu of Human Skin Cells
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals This experiment was conducted to discover the effects of five different types of radiation on the regeneration process of planarians. Over 50% of planarian genes are paralle…
ISEF · 2014
The Effects of Acetaldehyde and Folic Acid on the Development of Lytechinus variegatus Zygotes
Biomedical and Health Sciences
This project will attempt to identify what effects different concentrations of acetaldehyde and folic acid have on the developmental rate of Lytechinus variegatus zygotes. Lytechinus variega…
CSEF · 2014
The Effects of Auranofin on Adult and Larval Mosquitoes
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my experiment was to test the effects of auranofin on the survival rate of adult and larval mosquitoes. Methods/Materials To determine the effects of auranofi…
ISEF · 2014
The Effects of Four Plant Antioxidants on the Lifespan of Caenorhabditis elegans
Biomedical and Health Sciences
The objective of the project was to determine whether or not the antioxidants of super fruits acai, blueberries, pomegranates, and Chinese medicinal herb, astragalus were powerful enough red…
CSEF · 2014
The Effects of New and Used Auto Fluids and Detergents on Aquatic Azolla Plants
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals Which pollutant is more toxic to the aquatic azolla plant? Methods/Materials Procedure for testing pollutants on aquatic plants 1.Pour 200 ml of water into the fish bowl. 2.…
CSEF · 2014
The Effects of Non-Prescription Pain Relievers on Liver Tissue
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment is to successfully determine if and what effects acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and aspirin have on beef liver cells and tissues. The liver is abou…
CSEF · 2014
The Ideal Meal: A Study of the Glucose Response to Protein and Energy Bars
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals My goal in this project was to look at the blood glucose response to eating cereal bars and bread with different protein:carbohydrate ratios, with and without the consumptio…
ISEF · 2014
Thoracic Temperatures of the Postman Butterfly Heliconius melpomene in Relation to Diurnal Ambient Temperature Changes on Coastal Guyana
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Earth rotation sets predictable daily regimes of light and temperature, and natural selection tuned all ectothermic animals to respond optimally to these cues. The timekeeping mechanisms, ci…
CSEF · 2014
Tubifex Effects: Are Gasoline and Ethanol Harmful to Aquatic Life, and Is Their Toxicity Increased when Combined?
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals This study determined if adding ethanol to gasoline increased its toxicity to Tubifex worms, when compared to either ethanol or gasoline alone. Methods/Materials Five diluti…
CSEF · 2014
Uncovering the Gastrointestinal and Cardiac Safety of Supplements Commonly Used by Patients with Parkinson's Disease
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals My experiments objective was to assess the safety of Alpha Lipoic Acid, CoQ10, Vitamin D and combinations of these supplements on the gastrointestinal and cardiac systems. T…
CSEF · 2014
Using Grey Water: Does Your Plant Care?
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The objective or goal of my experiment was to determine if grey water can be successfully used to grow plants. Today, water is being wasted all over the world and we don't r…
CSEF · 2014
Wash N' Grow: Can Plants Tolerate Grey Water?
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals Do you ever think of how much water you#re using every day, how this could affect the world. Are we able to conserve by using water twice? The purpose of my project is to se…
CSEF · 2014
Weed Killer
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals My objective was to see which porduct would be the fastest and most effective weed killer versus my base which is Roundup weed killer. Methods/Materials I needed Roundup wee…