CSEF · 2013
Acid Blasted
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals My projects objective was to find out which antacid has the highest potency to cure heartburn. Hypothesis: I believe that Equate will cure heartburn the fastest, because whe…
Biomedical and Health Sciences science fair projects from 2013
Browse 67 real Biomedical and Health Sciences projects entered in 2013, with abstracts, awards and links to the original entries.
CSEF · 2013
Antibiotic Alternative to Radiation in the Sterile Insect Technique
Pharmacology/ Toxicology Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals $200 million. That is the annual costs pests like the Screwworm fly gifts to the US agricultural industry, by infecting cattle, destroying crops, and proliferating, producin…
CSEF · 2013
Are Manufactured Nano-Materials (MNMs) an eco-toxicological risk? - Conducted Using Three MNMs and a Biosensor, Rhizobia
Pharmacology/ Toxicology Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals Use of MNMs is increasing rapidly, and this experiment is to find out if MNMs are a greater eco-toxicological risk than their conventional sized counterparts, using rhizobia…
CSEF · 2013
A Secret Cure: Evaluation of a Novel Method Applying Curcuma longa's Antioxidant Properties to Cure Hypothyroidism
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The thyroid hormones are key to our body because they maintain our metabolic rate. They are created at the thyroid gland with the aid of the integral component iodide ions.…
CSEF · 2013
A 'Smashing' Eggsperiment
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals I would like to know if and by how much feeding oyster shell to chickens affects the strength of their egg-shells. I think that the oyster shell will increase the strength b…
CSEF · 2013
Bifidobacteria as the Potential Biotherapeutics in Controlling Type 2 Diabetes
Pharmacology/ Toxicology Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals It is increasingly recognized that the gut microflora in Type 2 diabetic (T2D) patients is characterized by lesser numbers of Bifidobacterium. The objective of this study is…
CSEF · 2013
Contrast. Eff. of Comp. Plant Ext.& Commercial Neonicotinoid in Regulating W.F Inhab. of Verbena& Tomato Plants Yr. 2
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals Colony Collapse Disorder has grown in prominence since 1919, now accrediting for losses as much as 40-50% of honey bees in some European countries during the winter of 2012.…
CSEF · 2013
Determining the Effects of Battery Acid on the Survival Rate of Eisenia fetida
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals My objective is to determine if measured amounts of battery acid will contaminate soil enough to shorten the lifespan of the "Eisenia fetida." I believe that placing "Eiseni…
CSEF · 2013
Does Hydrogen Peroxide Affect Germination?
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals To find out if hydrogen peroxide, a common fungicide and algaecide, at different concentrations, affects germination. Methods/Materials Materials: Snap Pea Seeds, plastic cu…
CSEF · 2013
Does KaiO Make a K.O.?
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals To test the effectiveness of the multi purpose cleaner and bathroom cleaner used at Pioneer Valley High School on E.Coli bacteria. Methods/Materials Petri Dishes, Micro Pipe…
CSEF · 2013
Drug Screening to Identify Novel Therapeutics against Glioblastoma Stem Cells: Year 2
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals Over the course of this two-year research project, I screened four different compounds (Vorinostat, Cisplatin, Cyclosporine, and Tacrolimus) to identify compounds that could…
CSEF · 2013
Effect of a Commonly Used "Organic" Fungicide on a Freshwater Plankton Community
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals My objective was to understand how a fungicide that is commonly used in Santa Cruz County and is certified for use on organic farms can affect plankton abundance and diversi…
CSEF · 2013
Effects of Induced Diabetes on Development and MIOX Expression in Fruit Flies
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals MIOX (myo-Inositol oxygenase) is an enzyme found in human kidneys that catalyzes the first committed step in the catabolism of myo-inositol. MIOX has been found to be upregu…
CSEF · 2013
Effects of Triclosan on Sperm Motility, Fertilization, and Early Development of Strongylocentrotus purpuratus
Pharmacology/ Toxicology Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project was to determine if Triclosan, a widely used antimicrobial compound found in many household items, has an effect on the fertilization, embryolo…
CSEF · 2013
Effects of Tumor Microenvironment and Anticancer Agents on Colon Cancer
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment was to determine what effects a tumor microenvironment can have on the growth of colon cancer cells. Methods/Materials HCT116 and HCT15 colon…
CSEF · 2013
Energy Drinks: Heart Safe or Heart Stopping?
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals Testing the effect of energy drinks such as 5 Hour Energy, Monster Energy, Hansen's Energy Pro, Xing Tea's Green Tea with Ginseng and SoBe Energize on the heart rates of Dap…
CSEF · 2013
Ethanol's Effect on Synaptic GABA-Mediated Paired-Pulse Inhibition: A Novel Mechanism behind Alcoholic Intoxication
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals To identify a novel molecular mechanism behind ethanol and its interactions with the central nervous system in order to better understand ethanol's actions at the neuronal l…
CSEF · 2013
Examination of Quorum Sensing Mechanisms in Glioblastoma Multiforme
Pharmacology/ Toxicology Third Award
Objectives/Goals Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a prevalent and deadly primary brain tumor in humans. It is reported that glycoprotein Prominin 1 (CD133/1) expression is associated with a…
CSEF · 2013
Expression and Functional Analysis of Human Mutated Relaxin-2
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals In this project we attempt to design and obtain in Pichia pastoris a functional recombinant human Relaxin-2 with mutations reducing the binding specificity toward RXFP2, but…
CSEF · 2013
From Mealworm to Darkling Beetle: Does UV-C Radiation Have a Mutagenic Effect?
Pharmacology/ Toxicology Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals To determine whether beetles of mealworms irradiated with UV-C rays will have a higher percentage of mutated beetles than that of non-irradiated mealworms. Methods/Materials…
CSEF · 2013
GMO: Food or Foe? The Effects of GMO vs. Organic Papaya Diet on the Longevity and Fertility of the Fruit Fly
Pharmacology/ Toxicology First Award
Objectives/Goals If the independent variable "organic vs GMO diet" is fed to separate populations of fruit flies, I expect the dependent variables "longevity" and "fertility" to be reduced i…
CSEF · 2013
How Does Caffeine Affect Plant Growth?
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The objective of my experiment was to determine if you get good results watering plants with caffeine. I also wanted to know what amount of caffeine was too much for plants…
CSEF · 2013
How Pollutants and Natural Elements Can Affect the Plant Cells of a Clover
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals Objective: In this project, using a microscope and slides, we compared the effects of man made and natural pollutants on the plant cells of a grass clover. Our hypothesis is…
CSEF · 2013
How Will the Regeneration Process of Planarians Be Affected by Exposure to Microwave and Ultraviolet Radiation?
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals This experiment was conducted to discover the effects of different types of radiation on the regeneration process of planarian. The expectation was that the regeneration pro…
CSEF · 2013
Investigating the Effect of Antioxidants in Dark Chocolate
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals As individuals become more health conscious, they begin to feel afraid to indulge in sugary treats and desserts; however, when they succumb to these delectable temptations,…
CSEF · 2013
Investigating the Role of Extracellular Cinacalcet on the Proliferation of MIN6 Pancreatic Beta Cells in vitro
Pharmacology/ Toxicology Second Award
Objectives/Goals Last year, the American Diabetes Association recognized 2.6 million people in the United States to be diagnosed with Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM), or more comm…
CSEF · 2013
Investigating the Toxicity Level of Pollutants on Plant Cells
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine which pollutant is the most harmful to plant cells. I believe that the gasoline will damage the plant cells in the celery the most. Methods/Mat…
CSEF · 2013
It's Not Easy Being Green: LC-50 Determination and Comparison of Biological Based vs. Traditional Cleaning Solutions
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine if #eco# cleaners are less harmful to plant germination than traditional cleansers. Methods/Materials Radish seeds were placed on paper towel m…
CSEF · 2013
Lycopene in Watermelon: The Effects on the Daphnia's Heart Rate
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals To prove lycopene's claim effects are true and compare difference effects with different percentage concentrations by testing it on the Daphnia Magna's Heart. Methods/Materi…
CSEF · 2013
Monosodium Glutamate: A Ligand for mGluRs One and Five Inducing Microtubule Depolymerization in Alzheimer's Disease?
Pharmacology/ Toxicology First Award
Objectives/Goals Alzheimer's disease is a neurological degenerative disease projected to affect 13.2 million people by 2050. The many observed causes of Alzheimer's, varying from tau aggrega…