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ISEF · 2018
Biochemistry Second Award
In hypoxic conditions tumor cells have evolved to alleviate their intracellular acidity with the overexpression of the human Carbonic Anhydrase IX isozyme (CA IX) (Haiden). As a result, the…
ISEF · 2018
Biochemistry
Alteration of the metabolism of chlorella in a productive direction. As you know, proteins,carbohydrates,lipids are one of the main factors of the existence of life on Earth. People use diff…
ISEF · 2018
Chemistry Second Award
Spin-based devices could enable revolutionary applications such as room temperature quantum computation. Ferromagnetic semiconductors showed promise in literature in creating a spin device a…
ISEF · 2018
Chemistry Second Award
This project investigates a new method for the extraction of microplastics (plastic particles less than 5mm in diameter) from water. Currently, no screening or filtering for microplastics ta…
ISEF · 2018
Chemistry
Purpose: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), a condition of characterized gradual loss of kidney function, lowers the glomerular filtration rate of its patient. As protein in urine is regarded as…
ISEF · 2018
Chemistry
Many applications have been proposed for carbon nanotubes (CNTs) that touch a wide variety of technological arenas, from the automotive and aeronautical industries to biomedicine and energy…
ISEF · 2018
Chemistry
Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is an irreversible, progressive neurodegenerative disorder that occurs gradually and results in symptoms such as memory loss and decreased thinking abilities. The co…
ISEF · 2018
Chemistry
Metal-organic frameworks (MOF) have a unique ability to adsorb gases into their solid, porous matrix structure. While there are many possible combinations of MOF, cyclodextrin metal-organic…
ISEF · 2018
Chemistry Third Award
Benzodiazepines are depressants that produce sedation, hypnosis and relaxation, reducing anxiety, muscle spams and seizures. Such drugs are available with prescription. Benzodiazepines slow…
ISEF · 2018
Biochemistry
This study explored the potential of poly beta amino esters for the delivery of drugs, evaluating transfection efficiency, cell viability, and binding affinity. The polymer backbone consiste…
ISEF · 2018
Chemistry
Nowadays, the physical and chemical methods to obtain nanoparticles are expensive, the chemicals used are toxic and carcinogenic. High temperatures and pressure are used, having a great cost…
ISEF · 2018
Chemistry
Food and beverages stored in polycarbonate plastic containers can be unsafe for human consumption because industrial chemicals used in their production can leach into them. Bisphenol A (BPA)…
ISEF · 2018
Biochemistry Fourth Award
Most Americans, including Native Americans, consume a diet high in fat from grainfed beef. Many of the health conditions witnessed across Indian country can be linked to elevated triglycerid…
ISEF · 2018
Biochemistry Fourth Award
Multiple myeloma (MM) is a devastating B-cell malignancy occurring in hyperproliferative plasma cells originating from bone marrow. Current therapeutic treatments include non-targeted chemot…
ISEF · 2018
Biochemistry
The state of Coahuila de Zaragoza in Mexico is a leading producer of cantaloupe (Cucumis melo). Unfortunately, overproduction of this fruit is a common phenomenon in the south part of this s…
ISEF · 2018
Chemistry
The efficiency of hydrogen gas production through electrolysis was explored by changing concentration of the electrolyte and its types, material of electrode, and voltage. A solution of diff…
ISEF · 2018
Biochemistry Fourth Award
The reduction of dopamine levels due to the malfunction of dopaminergic neurons results in Parkinson’s Disease (PD). Current treatments, lacking neuroprotective functions, face challenges in…
ISEF · 2018
Chemistry
The objective of my project was to test the differences in types of bottled and tap water and develop conclusions on what type of water is best. My hypothesis was that there is not distinct…
ISEF · 2018
Chemistry Fourth Award
Affinity-mediated drug delivery utilizes electrostatic, hydrophobic, or other non-covalent interactions between pharmaceuticals and a delivery system to extend medication release and improve…
ISEF · 2018
Chemistry
Mitochondrial respiration produces an influx of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which are highly reactive molecules that attack other cell components. An excess of ROS leads to oxidative stre…
ISEF · 2018
Chemistry Fourth Award
Cancer remains a pervasive and ominous threat as the second leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for one in four fatalities. The survival and proliferation of tumors in ca…
ISEF · 2018
Chemistry
Arsenic is a carcinogenic contaminant that pollutes the groundwater, a consequence of poor arsenic disposal. Various techniques are used to remove arsenic, such as oxidation, coagulation-flo…
ISEF · 2018
Chemistry Fourth Award
The intermolecular charge transfer occurring at the interface between an electron donor (D) and an electron acceptor (A) can give an excited state called “exciplex”. In another way, exciplex…
ISEF · 2018
Biochemistry
CRISPR-Cas systems are the adaptive immune systems of bacteria and archaea. CRISPR systems allow cells to develop immunological memory by storing information from foreign DNA in the bacteria…
ISEF · 2018
Biochemistry
In order to study and understand biological processes, it is necessary to be able to track intracellular interactions between molecules. Fluorescent proteins are often fused onto a protein o…
ISEF · 2018
Biochemistry
Fungal pathogens are a major cause of crop damage. In these fungi, Cdc14 could be a critical phosphatase for regulating cell division by ending the mitotic process, as demonstrated by studie…
ISEF · 2018
Chemistry
In the past several decades, research regarding volatile organic compounds (VOCs) released from various sources, particularly plastics, has found them to create massively adverse health effe…
ISEF · 2018
Chemistry
According to the World Health Organization, approximately 40 million people worldwide are infected with HIV-1. While there is no cure for HIV-1, Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART)…
ISEF · 2018
Chemistry
In today's world, the mass production of carbon dioxide, created by modern machines is resulting in climate change and increased ocean acidity. The purpose of this Direct Methanol Fuel Cell…
ISEF · 2018
Biochemistry Second Award
Multidrug resistance (MDR) drastically curbs treatment success in cancers and other systemic diseases. A membrane pump overexpressed in tumors, Pgp, renders cancer cells ‘resistant’ to our w…