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ISEF · 2022
Biochemistry Third Award
Drug-resistant infections are expected to cause 10 million deaths annually by 2050. The increased prevalence of resistant bacteria has resulted in a scarcity of therapeutic alternatives, mak…
ISEF · 2022
Biochemistry First Award
There is a significant global need for tissue engineering scaffolds that are comparable to human tissue. Interestingly, the plant kingdom presents a striking similarity to human tissues, esp…
ISEF · 2022
Chemistry
Interaction of Oligohistidine-tags(His-tag) with metal ions have long have been known and used for various purposes such as protein purification. Here, we conducted quantification of his-tag…
ISEF · 2022
Chemistry Third Award
Nanoparticles are of significance because of their small size and unique characteristics. Few studies have been conducted on the synthesis of manganese nanoparticles. This project was among…
ISEF · 2022
Biochemistry
Cancer is one of the most prominent diseases plaguing the world today, and causes thousands of deaths daily. The 67 Kilodalton Laminin Receptor protein (67 LR protein), whose primary functio…
ISEF · 2022
Chemistry
Peganum hermala l. is a medicinally important herb of the family Zygophyllaceae. Peganum hermala l. is a perennial herbaceous, glabrous plant growing in the arid and semiarid regions, steppe…
ISEF · 2022
Chemistry First Award
Traditional Carbon Capture and Storage uses a combination of technologies to capture, transport, and store carbon dioxide (CO2) from large point sources such as coal or natural gas-fired pow…
ISEF · 2022
Chemistry Fourth Award
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) has been connected to changes in liver function, immunity issues, thyroid disease, and kidney and testicular cancer. Due to these effects, PFOA is banned for us…
ISEF · 2022
Biochemistry
This experiment was performed to see if the bioluminescence of Pyrocystis fusiformis would diminish over time after being exposed to a circadian rhythm that does not include both light and d…
ISEF · 2022
Chemistry
N-Aryl hydroxamic acids (NAHAs) represent a group of valuable synthetic intermediates. Their N OH modification, by appending good leaving group (LG), triggers intramolecular rearrangement le…
ISEF · 2022
Chemistry
Water is indispensable for survival. But, it gets polluted by industrial effluents, domestic effluents etc. Due to water pollution, the world is facing acute scarcity of fresh water. Usage o…
ISEF · 2022
Chemistry
Purpose of my research (1) Use a new additive to form semi-clathrate hydrate at lower pressures and higher temperatures for CO2 capture. (Research question) (2) Can Tetra-n-butyl Ammonium Br…
ISEF · 2022
Biochemistry
Almost half of the pregnancies around the globe are unplanned. The associated risks related to unexpected pregnancy include both physical and mental stress. A wide range of contraceptive met…
ISEF · 2022
Biochemistry Fourth Award
This Project entails the development of a web tool for the analysis of biological macromolecules, most notably proteins and RNA molecules, and the subsequent visualization of the results. Th…
ISEF · 2022
Chemistry First Award
Hydrogen is a promising renewable energy carrier. However, it has the lowest density of all other substances, so it needs to be compressed to run a car. Formic acid (FA) is an attractive liq…
ISEF · 2022
Biochemistry
Breast cancer is a leading cause of cancer death around the world; However, Black women are disproportionately affected as they are more likely to develop triple negative breast cancer and h…
ISEF · 2022
Biochemistry
As demand for lithium ion batteries increases with the popularity of electric vehicles and other technologies, the negative effects of lithium contamination present a significant threat to t…
ISEF · 2022
Biochemistry
The purpose of my project was to see if adding circulatory stimulants into the diet of a Vanessa cardui (Painted Lady Butterfly) would correct the damages done by placing a rotational g-forc…
ISEF · 2022
Chemistry
Migraines are one of the most common causes of headaches and their prevalence has been increasing immensely over the last few years due to increased technology use and the ongoing pandemic.…
ISEF · 2022
Chemistry
Exposure to solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation is directly related to skin cancer. In order to avoid the consequences of continuous exposure to solar radiation, products such as protective clo…
ISEF · 2022
Chemistry
According to the research published by the University of San Diego, in 2005 the EPA had more than 160 synthetic pesticides classified as possible carcinogens. Traditional synthetic pesticide…
ISEF · 2022
Chemistry
The wide spectrum and prolonged antimicrobial activity of active chlorine-containing compounds make them suitable for addressing the control of sensitive and resistant infectious agents in h…
ISEF · 2022
Chemistry Fourth Award
Organophosphorus compounds have been used as drugs for decades, many of them have achieved commercial success. Among them is an anticancer drug - fotemustine, a cytotoxic alkylating and carb…
ISEF · 2022
Biochemistry
Waste material from cardboard recycling (sludge) was evaluated for its glucose contents and potential for ethanol production. This research shows that ethanol plants would be able to process…
ISEF · 2022
Chemistry Second Award
Biodiesel fuel is an environmentally friendly replacement for petroleum-based diesel fuel. Energy-dense algae are more suitable feedstocks for biodiesel than current food crops and animal fa…
ISEF · 2022
Chemistry
Recently, photothermal nanoparticles have become a promising cancer treatment. Nanoparticles found in cephalopod ink, such as cuttlefish and squid ink, are rich in melanin, a highly photothe…
ISEF · 2022
Biochemistry
The purpose of this project was to see if the mutation of an amino acid in a SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibody can increase the antibodies’ binding affinity. My hypothesis is that I will be abl…
ISEF · 2022
Chemistry Third Award
Solar energy has been viewed as a potential clean energy source, but to become widely accepted, solar cells must overcome toxicity and inefficiency - issues that dye-sensitized solar cells (…
ISEF · 2022
Chemistry
Plants need water to grow, and yet many areas that grow our crops are suffering from drought. Increasing the ability of soil to hold more moisture for a longer time could benefit drought str…
ISEF · 2022
Chemistry
This experiment’s purpose was to suggest an inexpensive way to eliminate synthetic dye from textile wastewater in South Asia by utilizing orange peel powder. Cheaper alternatives are needed…