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ISEF · 2020
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Cancer originates from genetic and non-genetic alterations which induce not only abnormal cell proliferation, but also abnormal migration. Local invasion involves motile cancer cells advanci…
ISEF · 2020
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Pancreatic cancer is a devastating and incurable disease with a 5-year survival rate of just 10%. Due to genetic alterations known as mutations, certain cancer-inhibiting and cell vitality g…
ISEF · 2020
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Colorectal cancer is the second highest cause of cancer occurrence and death in men and women in the United States combined. A specialist usually confirms their diagnosis by a careful micros…
ISEF · 2020
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders worldwide, and the unpredictable nature of epileptic seizures makes life challenging for many patients. The objective of this study…
ISEF · 2020
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
My research identifies novel ways to predict recurrence in triple-negative breast cancer patients. I used multiplexed ion beam imaging to analyze cell prevalence and protein expression in th…
ISEF · 2020
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
When the conscious mind declares a movement in the body, the central nervous system carries a signal to the muscles by way of neurons. This signal causes the muscles to contract in the form…
ISEF · 2020
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Of the over 100 types of cancers that together claim 2,000 lives in the United States daily, neuroblastoma is the most common in children under the age of two. This project seeks to identify…
ISEF · 2020
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Abnormally stiff brain tissue is associated with neural damage and can indicate Alzheimer’s dementia, other dementias, and normal pressure hydrocephalus. Currently, early Alzheimer’s diagnos…
ISEF · 2020
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
This experiment sought to determine if individuals with schizophrenia have observable differences in the genetics of their oral microbiomes compared to healthy individuals. This was done by…
ISEF · 2020
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
The purpose of the project was to create a brain-computer interface headset prototype capable of allowing patients with motor impairments and paralysis to regain a range of mobility utilizin…