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ISEF · 2019
Microbiology
The overuse of antibiotics has led to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which has caused a public health crisis. This project seeks to determine whether Vitamin D3 and Vitami…
ISEF · 2019
Microbiology
The purpose of this experiment is to determine which cyanobacterias from those selected (Anabaena, Eucapsis, Fischerella muscicola, Tolypothrix distorta, Merismopedia,and Spirulina) would pr…
ISEF · 2019
Microbiology
This study analyzed the effect of music on the immunity of Escherichia coli K12 against antibiotics, essentially portraying probiotics. The experiment was conducted at a high school research…
ISEF · 2019
Microbiology
Carbohydrates and alcohols can have promotive and inhibitive effects on bacterial growth, respectively. However, there exists an intermediate, sugar alcohols, which can have varying bacteria…
ISEF · 2019
Microbiology
The gut microbiome plays an essential role in human health, and our diet has the ability to alter it. Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli are two of the leading causes of bacteremia,…
ISEF · 2019
Microbiology
With global temperatures on the rise due to Climate Change, decreases in Biodiversity and the increase in temperature sensitive illnesses demand further study to see how increases in tempera…
ISEF · 2019
Microbiology
Methane is approximately 84 times more potent as a greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide, making the emission of this gas to the atmosphere a big threat to rising global temperature. One of the…
ISEF · 2019
Microbiology
Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) is an infectious disease characterized by flu-like symptoms that can progress rapidly to a fatal respiratory disease. HPS is caused by Sin Nombre Virus (S…
ISEF · 2019
Microbiology
Staphylococcus epidermidis (S. epidermidis) is a common skin bacteria that can form biofilms on plastic devices. In a study by Zhang, Lemna minor was found to be a model plant system. Possib…
ISEF · 2019
Microbiology
Sustainable chemistry, consists of chemistry directed towards the design of chemical products and processes where the reduction or elimination of products of harmful materials is implied for…
ISEF · 2019
Microbiology
Currently the control of fungal diseases in horticultural produce is managed through the heavy use of fungicides, yet this presents numerous concerns regarding the environment and health in…
ISEF · 2019
Microbiology
The increase of antibiotic resistance poses a threat to the global population. Many consumers are using products such as colloidal silver as an alternative to treat bacterial infections. The…
ISEF · 2019
Microbiology
Nearly 1 in 10 people are sickened by foodborne diseases each year. But, rampant use of broad-spectrum antibiotics can lead to antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Many cultures have natural metho…
ISEF · 2019
Microbiology
The increasing incidence of antibiotic resistance in bacteria necessitates the development of a new approach to target such infections without the constant abuse of antibiotics. This project…
ISEF · 2019
Microbiology
Last year, we made a conclusion that ice-nucleating bacteria could be an alternative to the chemicals that are sprayed in the atmosphere during cloud-seeding. However, we knew that some ice-…
ISEF · 2019
Microbiology
Probiotics are live microorganisms found that are beneficial to human health. Lactobacillus acidophilus is one such probiotic bacterium. Previous studies have demonstrated the susceptibility…
ISEF · 2019
Microbiology Third Award
Bacterial infections in Cystic Fibrosis patients lead to decreased lifespan. In particular, Pseudomonas Aeruginosa infections are linked to higher mortality. This study examined the use of b…
ISEF · 2019
Microbiology
The purpose of this study was to determine if allergen causing proteins are passing through the different filters of our school. Our school has three different filter systems of all differen…
ISEF · 2018
Microbiology Second Award
Arsenic presence in groundwater is a major health hazard. Efficient ways to monitor and remove arsenic from water must be developed for communities to prevent the adverse health effects that…
ISEF · 2018
Microbiology
Necrotic enteritis (NE), caused by Clostridium perfringens (CP), is a re-emerging disease in chickens due to the removal of growth promoters (low level of antibiotics) from poultry feed by m…
ISEF · 2018
Microbiology
PURPOSE: To determine which countertop disinfectant works best against different microorganisms. PROCEDURE: (Kirby Bauer) 1. Sectioned desired agar plates into plates into four sections 2. A…
ISEF · 2018
Microbiology Fourth Award
No effective vaccine against Zika, a positive, single-stranded RNA virus, has been developed. A major obstacle in the design of an antiviral peptide vaccine is the cross-reactivity between t…
ISEF · 2018
Microbiology
Currently there are cleaning methods that help eliminate ringworm-causing fungi on surfaces like wrestling mats; however, there is no way to check whether or not the ringworm has been comple…
ISEF · 2018
Microbiology
Antibiotic resistance has become a pressing topic in modern medicine, and many scientists are seeking solutions to eliminate the need for antibiotics. Bacteria communicate to each other to f…
ISEF · 2018
Microbiology Fourth Award
Spray cliffs (areas in the basin of a waterfall) are populated by plants that thrive in dark, moist environments. Such environments are typically conducive to plant diseases and thus select…
ISEF · 2018
Microbiology
Microcins are antimicrobial proteins secreted by bacteria to provide a competitive edge in nutritionally stressful situations. These peptides are uniquely active against strains of susceptib…
ISEF · 2018
Microbiology
This study explored the antimicrobial properties found in honey and to compare honeys from two different regions in North America. The research was performed in hopes to find the honey with…
ISEF · 2018
Microbiology
Water contamination due to cracks in wells, allow both bacteria and viruses to get in. After Hurricane Irma, this became a dilemma for many. The purpose of this project is to (using natural…
ISEF · 2018
Microbiology
Health officials world-wide have reported that the use of hand sanitizer does not affect microbial development on hands and extremities. The purpose of this experiment was to track and recor…
ISEF · 2018
Microbiology
Do you have a belly button? If so, this is the project for you. Bacteria can survive in various environments all over the world. The skin, including the belly button, is no different. While…