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Chemistry
Second Award
Silica capillaries have been an integral part of the instrumentation used in many areas of analytical chemistry for decades, especially in analytical separations. In most cases, they are use…
Biochemistry
Termite infestations pose a threat to infrastructure and crops throughout the world. Many current termiticides contain toxic carbamates, organophosphates, pyrethroids, and chlorinated hydroc…
Biochemistry
Purpose: Project aim: study the effect of salicylic acid-SA (0,1 mM), indole-3-butyric acid-IBA (350mg/plant) on the yield time of Phaseolus vulgaris, determination the activity of the main…
Chemistry
According to recent reports, the global economic losses caused by product counterfeiting reached 1.82 trillion USD in 2020. One of the newest and promising methods for anti-counterfeiting is…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
AJAS · 2022
Biochemistry
Since its appearance in 2019, multiple variants of SARS-CoV-2 have emerged. The World Health Organization (WHO) classifies variants based on their levels of potential harm. Variants of Conce…
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…
AJAS · 2022
Biochemistry
Adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) are compelling prospects in neural regeneration because of neurogenesis related growth factors they produce, leading to the possibility of being a paracrine…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…