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ISEF · 2017
Chemistry
The initial investigation of this project was to see if the salinity levels of water runoff would decrease after the application of a salt-tolerant grass buffer zone, activated carbon, or ca…
ISEF · 2017
Biochemistry Second Award
In many parts of the world including India, several hazardous chemical insecticides are excessively sprayed on vegetables,fruits or any other consumable product for insect control. In genera…
ISEF · 2017
Biochemistry
The enhancement of enzymatic catalysis for adequate digestion of accumulated proteins in the stomach is necessary for the prevention of dyspepsia, renal insufficiency, and further complicati…
ISEF · 2017
Biochemistry
This study aimed to take a novel approach to bacterial detection using a the chemical, 3-aminophthalhydrazide, also known as luminol. An additional goal of experimentation was to attempt to…
ISEF · 2017
Chemistry Third Award
This project investigates a novel synthesis of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) and effective applications thereof. SPIONs are a type of nanoparticle, typically ranging fr…
ISEF · 2017
Chemistry
Pharmacokinetics, by definition, is the study of the movement of drugs within the body. In order for a drug to aid in the healing of a body from disease or other ailment, a drug must be pres…
ISEF · 2017
Biochemistry Fourth Award
Cancer is a leading cause of death and healthcare expenditures globally. In order to grow, cancers circumvent control systems, including the organism’s immune system. Certain cancers achieve…
ISEF · 2017
Chemistry
In phase one of my research, I focused on the amount of bacterium required in order to produce a comparable light source to a standard light bulb which was 21.6 grams of bacteria. This was s…
ISEF · 2017
Chemistry
This experiment’s goal was to find which liquid had the most surface tension relative to its density out of the 7 liquids tested, which were water, milk, orange juice, maple syrup, soda, dis…
ISEF · 2017
Chemistry
Having in mind one of the most worrying issues of todays and future society, water polution, we intend to use banana peel in the cleaning of contaminated waters with both cationic dyes and h…
ISEF · 2017
Biochemistry
Alzheimer’s Paired Helical Filament (PHF) Tau is a hydrophilic, cationic, highly surface-active intrinsically disordered protein that localizes to the distal portion of axons in neurons, whe…
ISEF · 2017
Biochemistry
Cell Encapsulation is a technology that seeks biological and chemical applications by coating live cells with artificial capsule. Through the artificial capsule, not only it is possible that…
ISEF · 2017
Biochemistry
Gastric cancers are the leading cause of cancer related deaths worldwide. Most cases of gastric cancers are diagnosed late stage. Carcinogens in food, N-nitrosamines being one major group, i…
ISEF · 2017
Biochemistry Second Award
Transplantation of isolated human pancreatic islet cells secrete insulin and cures diabetes in patients. Native islets in the pancreas have a rich blood supply and they provide efficient del…
ISEF · 2017
Chemistry
Nanoparticles are quickly emerging as an area of intense scientific research due to their various applications. Although there are already methods for the synthesis of nanoparticles, the det…
ISEF · 2017
Biochemistry Third Award
Diabetes is a major health concern of many, but it is especially prominent in Native American people. The traditional diet has been replaced with inexpensive, processed food. Perhaps the mos…
ISEF · 2017
Chemistry Third Award
Caffeine (1,3,7-Trimethylpurine-2,6-dione), an inexpensive and easily extracted compound from the coffee and tea plants, is a natural pesticide. It is also known that termites cause around 3…
ISEF · 2017
Chemistry
Global warming has become an increasingly prevalent and exigent global issue as the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere continues to increase. As a result, dry reformation of methan…
ISEF · 2017
Biochemistry
The Berkeley Pit was once an open pit mine, but today it is a highly acidic and toxic lake. The Berkeley Pit is home to many different species of extremophilic fungi. These fungi have develo…
ISEF · 2017
Chemistry
Glove boxes filled with inert gases are used to reduce the release of tritium into the atmosphere. A zirconium/iron (Zr-Fe) alloy is used to remove tritium chronically released into the glov…
ISEF · 2017
Biochemistry
Amyloids are misfolded proteins that have been correlated with numerous human neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer’s disease, but the nature of the misfolded structure that leads t…
ISEF · 2017
Chemistry
Chelation of nutritionally important minerals enhances bioavailability compared to simple metal salts. The extent of amino acid chelation dramatically affects the absorption of metal ions in…
ISEF · 2017
Chemistry
Fog is a phenomenon that reflects a lot of danger on transportation. It is most infamous for its effect on visibility as this visibility impairment causes an abundance of car accidents that…
ISEF · 2017
Chemistry
Poly(methylmethacrylate) (PMMA) plastic, also known as poly(methyl 2-methylpropenoate), has played an important role in the field of polymer science on grounds of its characteristic properti…
ISEF · 2017
Chemistry
The Oscillating BZ Reaction is a chemical reaction initially studied by Russian military officer Belousov. Although extensively studied, it is not completely understood why or how oscillatin…
ISEF · 2017
Chemistry
Ethanol is an alcohol that can be derived from fermentation of yeast. When given sugar to eat, yeast produces carbon dioxide and ethanol. Any organic material that contains starch or sugar h…
ISEF · 2017
Chemistry
Rare earth metals are useful in a wide range of electronic devices, but mining and purification are becoming more expensive and lead to wide-scale contamination. The synthesis of alternative…
ISEF · 2017
Chemistry
Proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) have attracted increasing attention over the past decades because of the high energy-conversion efficiency, high power density, good fuel availab…
ISEF · 2017
Chemistry
Water pollution causes thousands of deaths each day and destruction of environmental systems. Most available solutions to this problem are inefficient and expensive. A leading solution sugge…
ISEF · 2017
Chemistry Fourth Award
High levels of phosphate are a problem in the northern United States, where they can result in algae blooms and eutrophication. This experiment looked to find a way to adsorb phosphate using…