CSEF · 2005
Karuk Antibiotics
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals I wanted to test plants used by the Karuk Tribe in Humboldt County to see if they had antibacterial affects on bacteria that cause skin infections. Methods/Materials I teste…
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CSEF · 2005
Living in a Martian Atmosphere: First Steps towards the Terraforming of Mars
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The objective was to deterine if specific microorganisms could meet two of the criteria (ability to survive in the Martian atmospheric mixture of gases, and the near vacuum…
CSEF · 2005
Methane Production and Consumption in Suburban Landscapes
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals Methane, a potent greenhouse gas, is produced by specific archaea called methanogens and consumed by bacteria called methanotrophs. Methanogens reside in anaerobic ecosystem…
CSEF · 2005
Microbe Levels in Almonds
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to determine if there is a significant difference in the level of microorganisms in Field Meat almonds when compared to Huller Run almonds.…
CSEF · 2005
Mutations in Saccharomyces cerevisiae After Exposure to Yeast-Killing Compounds
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project was to study the effects of curcumin (a turmeric extract) and allyl disulfide (a garlic extract) on Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Both of these compo…
CSEF · 2005
New Antibiotic from the Mold Trichothecium
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The goal of this experiment is to see which mold will produce the most potent antibiotic. This experiment will open up new antibiotics that can cure people from bacterial in…
CSEF · 2005
Nutrient or Pollutant: How Do Changes in Nutrient Loading Affect Algae Growth and Water Quality?
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals My objective is to determine how changes in nutrient loading affect algae growth and water quality, and its link to pollution. My hypothesis is that a small amount of nutrie…
CSEF · 2005
Roles of Auxotrophic Markers in Candida albicans Virulence
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals Candida albicans is the most common human opportunistic fungal pathogen that causes disseminated and mucosal infections. This dimorphic fungus, which exists as oval, single…
CSEF · 2005
Save Our Seas 3
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals Over the past three years I have been studying crude oil and ways to help prevent oil spills. This year my project was to determine what aquatic environment freshwater or sa…
CSEF · 2005
Superbugs
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals My objective was to find out if there were resistant bacteria on common places we touch(ie. hand railing, door handle, key board, faucet handle, and light switch). Methods/M…
CSEF · 2005
Synergetic Effect of Gibberellic Acid and Indoleacetic Acid on Ulothrix subtilissima
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project is to find out the interaction the plant hormones gibberellic acid and indoleacetic acid on the algae Ulothrix subtilissima. Methods/Materials Th…
CSEF · 2005
The Antiseptic Power of Vinegar
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals My objective is to see if certain three different genera of bacteria will react in a different manner to different types of vinegars.A few of them are Red Wine vinegar, Dist…
CSEF · 2005
The Art of Brewing Hydrogen: Improving Gas Yield of Hydrogen-Producing Bacteria
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals I am trying to produce hydrogen as a clean alternate energy source, by using hydrogen-producing anaerobic bacteria (of the Clostridium genus). From prior exterimentation, I…
CSEF · 2005
The Distribution of Xylella fastidiosa Through a Grapevine
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project was to determine how a plant germ, Xylella fastidiosa, moves inside a grapevine. This bacterium grows inside grapevine, cuts off the water supp…
CSEF · 2005
The Effect of Electromagnetism on the Competency of Escherichia coli
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine whether electromagnetism has an affect on the competency of E. coli. The hypothesis is that the field will cause more E. coli to take up the pl…
CSEF · 2005
The Effect of Lalvin Champagne Yeast on Carbonation and Taste of Home-Brewed Root Beer
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals Because the yeast greatly affects the taste of home-brewed root beer, I wanted to determine what was the smallest amount of Lalvin Champagne Yeast that would produce an acce…
CSEF · 2005
The Effect of Non-Antibacterial and Antibacterial Cleansers on E. coli, P. aeruginosa, and S. aureus Growth
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine which of the eight types of disinfectant products is most effective in limiting the growth of bacteria strains of E. coli, P. aeruginosa and S.…
CSEF · 2005
The Effect of UV Light on Algae Cells
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals To determine how different time exposures of UV light affect algae survival and growth. Methods/Materials Immediate effect of UV over time- The initial concentration of Chlo…
CSEF · 2005
The Effects of Upwelling, Eutrophication, and Trace Metals on the Bloom Dynamics of Pseudo-nitzschia
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals In Santa Barbara County there were countless pinniped and cetacean deaths off the coast, occurring from domoic acid producing diatom Pseudo-nitzschia. My goal was to not onl…
CSEF · 2005
The Mystery of Stubborn Milk: What Factors Can Inhibit the Fermentation of Milk?
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The production of yogurt from milk using live milk-fermenting bacteria as a starter culture does not always give reproducible results. I wanted to find out what factors coul…
CSEF · 2005
The Toothbrush Danger
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The common toothbrush has the potential to be a serious vector contributing to the development of illnesses and diseases. The purpose of my experiment is to find the most si…
CSEF · 2005
The Use of Alloplastic Implants as Antibiotic Delivery Devices in Facial Reconstructive Surgery
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project was to determine whether alloplastic implants can be used to deliver antibiotics to the site of implantation during facial reconstructive surge…
CSEF · 2005
To Bloom or Not To Bloom? Is Iron the Key Nutrient in the Growth Rate of Phytoplankton?
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals My goal is to determine if iron added to coastal ocean water, slough water and river water changes the growth rate of phytoplankton. Methods/Materials Materials:(6)5-gallon…
CSEF · 2005
Wash Your Hands
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The OBJECTIVE of this Project is to determine the effectiveness of a conscientious Hand Washing Program in preventing the spread of pathogens in the workplace. Methods/Mater…
CSEF · 2005
What Are You Stepping Into?
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals In order to see if footwear is an environment in which bacteria flourish, and if so, which type of shoes (leather/fabric) grow and withhold the most bacteria. Methods/Materi…
CSEF · 2005
Which Method of Handwashing Removes the Most Bacteria?
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals To determine which method of handwashing, out of the three used, removes the most bacteria from your hands. Methods/Materials The three methods used were washing with plain…
CSEF · 2005
Which Soap Prevents Bacteria Growth Best?
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of our project was to determine which soap worked best: Dove, Bath & Body, Soft-soap, or Dial. The information gained from our project could be used to help peop…
CSEF · 2005
Wolbachia: A Potential WMD for West Nile Virus
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals Wolbachia: A Potential WMD for Insects is an experimental study to determine how quickly Wolbachia is spreading amongst an insect population and to test whether or not it ca…
CSEF · 2005
Yeast: Good, Bad, or Worse?
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals My objective is to discover how yeast grows, so people know to limit their intake of sucrose, lactose, or fructose to help prevent yeast infections. I also want to know othe…
CSEF · 2004
A Bug's Life: The Effect of Alkalines and Acids on Bacterial Growth
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The objective was to determine the effect of alkalines and acids on bacterial growth. I hypothesized that the strongest acid and the strongest base (the 10% concentrated sol…