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ISEF · 2023
Chemistry
Heavy metal sensing is a critical issue because of its negative effects on the health in both humans and wildlife, as well as the damage caused to the flora in the proximal area of its relea…
ISEF · 2023
Biochemistry
The BRCA1/2 proteins and the RAD52 protein are part of the DNA damage response pathway. Breast cancer can be caused by mutations to the BRCA1/2 pathway. RAD52 and BRCA1/2 are synthetically l…
ISEF · 2023
Chemistry
Ethylene gas is a plant hormone that induces the ripening process in fruits and vegetables. The incorporation of ethylene scavengers into sachets or directly into plastic packaging have succ…
ISEF · 2023
Biochemistry Fourth Award
Standard treatments for gliomas, such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy, are often ineffective. Research has shown that the enzyme SUV39H1, which is involved in DNA methylation and…
ISEF · 2023
Chemistry
Hydrogels have received significant attention over the past 30 years due to their potential applications in drug delivery, blood vessel modeling, and as a cancer drug screening; however, the…
ISEF · 2023
Chemistry Fourth Award
My research aims to develop a novel, noninvasive, and adaptive diagnostic platform based on analyzing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in patient’s breath, which reflect the health conditio…
ISEF · 2023
Chemistry
The difference in energy between the Highest Occupied Molecular Orbital (HOMO) and Lowest Unoccupied Orbital (LUMO) is known as the HOMO-LUMO Gap. It has a variety of applications in industr…
ISEF · 2023
Biochemistry
Individuals with medical implants that interact with the circulatory system are at risk of developing life-threatening thrombi on the surface of these devices. The implementation of non-thro…
ISEF · 2023
Biochemistry Third Award
The synthesis of water-soluble graphene quantum dots(GQDs) from citric acid via a green chemistry approach was performed for various bio applications such as targeted cell-imaging and drug d…
ISEF · 2023
Biochemistry
Infectious diseases caused by bacteria from biological contaminants pose a great burden in terms of diagnosis and treatment, and millions of people worldwide die from bacterial infections. T…
ISEF · 2023
Biochemistry
Biofilms are extracellular matrixes that secure microorganisms embedded within them through the EPS or extracellular polymeric substance which provides rigidity and tolerance to a wide degre…
ISEF · 2023
Biochemistry
The process of making honey is simple. Bees use a variety of flowers to produce honey. When looking at areas around the US, no one area has the same type of plants that make honey. Two years…
ISEF · 2023
Chemistry
Poor aqueous solubility is an increasing problem for achieving effective formulation and pharmacokinetic properties for novel small molecule oral therapies. This problem could be potentially…
ISEF · 2023
Chemistry
Recent years have seen the increased usage of lithium batteries as a compact and efficient power source for many consumer applications. From electronics to electric vehicles, these batteries…
ISEF · 2023
Chemistry
Purpose of the project: The purpose was to find a powdered chemical compound that was a respectable electrical insulator to replace other more traditional insulators. The powders are to be n…
ISEF · 2023
Biochemistry
Enzymes, known informally as the workhorses of the cell, are proteins that quicken chemical reactions. Traditional research on improving enzyme efficiency focuses on the active site or bindi…
ISEF · 2023
Chemistry
Microplastics, plastic particles <5mm, are toxic in waterways due to their role as a transporter for harmful microbes and other substances. In previous works, research was developed by creat…
ISEF · 2023
Biochemistry
In recent years, calcium silicate ceramic has been accepted as a candidate material for being used as a bone substitute biomaterial due to its good bioactivity. Calcium silicate containing b…
ISEF · 2023
Biochemistry
Glucocorticoids are effective drugs with multiple side effects. They can develop respiratory failure, similar to COVID-19. However, dexamethasone is effective for the treatment of severe COV…
ISEF · 2023
Chemistry
Concrete/brick is the most widely used construction material, but manufacture of them contributes to 8% of global CO2 emissions. Rainwater accumulated in the concrete/brick pores can form da…
ISEF · 2023
Chemistry Fourth Award
Carbon dioxide has been linked to devastating anthropocene changes; rising sea levels, melting glaciers, and increases in natural disasters are all effects of global warming. MOFs are porous…
ISEF · 2023
Biochemistry Second Award
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has emerged as a significant cause of chronic liver disease globally, affecting 25% of the population. The condition is characterized by an excessiv…
ISEF · 2023
Chemistry Second Award
I developed a novel process to create bamboo cellulose derived carbon fibers via Joule-heating, based on my hypothesis that Joule-heating repairs defects in carbonized bamboo fibers by provi…
ISEF · 2023
Chemistry
Dissolved oxygen (DO) and temperature were measured in Lake Mendota at depths of 1, 10, and 20 meters on a weekly basis between June 9th and July 21st during the summer of 2022. Sampling was…
ISEF · 2023
Biochemistry
In order to discover the relationship between beneficial gut bacteria and the ingestion of different macromolecules, Lactobacillus fermentum was exposed to the macromolecules gliadin (the de…
ISEF · 2023
Biochemistry
Hydrogels are 3D networks of hydrophilic polymers and considered as potential wound dressing materials because of their unique properties to mimic the natural extracellular matrix. Particula…
ISEF · 2023
Chemistry
Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage is not economically feasible. CO2 absorbed by monoethanolamine (MEA) to be utilized/stored must be desorbed while solvent is simultaneously regenerate…
ISEF · 2023
Chemistry
In this research, we present the multi-nanomedicinal functions of a hybrid nanocomposite integrating metal oxide (CuxFe3-xO4, CFO) nanoparticles (NPs), biological bovine serum albumin (BSA)…
ISEF · 2023
Chemistry
Raising livestock causes environmental challenges due to production of greenhouse gasses, need of space, and high cost. Insects, on the other hand, hardly produce greenhouse gasses, need lit…
ISEF · 2023
Chemistry First Award
It is known that substances such as cocaine, barbiturates, LSD, and its derivatives, which have a stimulant and narcotic effect, have a strong addictive effect by directly affecting the cent…