38,465 real projects from ISEF, the Canada-Wide Science Fair, JSHS, AJAS, the Calgary Youth Science Fair and the California Science & Engineering Fair — searchable by meaning, and filterable by fair, year, category and award.
AJAS · 2022
Microbiology
Bacterial biofilms are present in about 60% of human infections, with those consisting of Gram-negative bacteria exhibiting particularly high resistance to antibiotics. To treat infections i…
ISEF · 2022
Microbiology
Turmeric has been applied to a bleeding wound because of its antibacterial property and fast healing quality. But applying dry turmeric is significantly messier and troublesome to carry in a…
ISEF · 2022
Microbiology
Many plant diseases produced by microorganisms affect agricultural crops seasonally, resulting in a severe scarcity of production and a large loss of economic returns for farmers. The soil i…
ISEF · 2022
Microbiology
This research stems from the growing threat of antibiotic resistance, lack of a swift and efficient drug delivery system, and the necessity of precision medicine in cancer and viral treatmen…
ISEF · 2022
Microbiology
Many questions have arisen about the effectiveness of masks, especially during the pandemic. In this project, the young scientist will attempt to answer some of these questions by observing…
ISEF · 2021
Microbiology
Acne is an issue that every individual deals with at some point in their life. For most, high school is the time where acne is the most prominent. In addition, the Covid-19 pandemic has made…
ISEF · 2021
Microbiology
My research examines the level of bacterial contamination of nine commonly touched, public surfaces. Nine surfaces sure to be touched several times a day by a diverse pool of people were cho…
ISEF · 2021
Microbiology
Photobioreactor (PBR) based algae façade not only has the potential for bio-energy use in buildings but also for its microclimate. Previous studies show the ability of PBR in reducing abioti…
ISEF · 2021
Microbiology
The foundation of this 5-year study has matured from the growing threat of antibiotic resistance and the need for a swift and cost-efficient endogenous stimulus-powered novel drug-delivery m…
ISEF · 2021
Microbiology
As industrial cities all around the globe are expanding, air quality has been deteriorating. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), which are carbon-based molecules, are anthropogenically releas…
ISEF · 2021
Microbiology Fourth Award
Based on prior studies, Avian Paramyxovirus Serotype 4 (APMV-4) has shown a rapid apoptotic cell death response within tumors in complement with the upregulation of stimulated immune signals…
ISEF · 2021
Microbiology
Bacterial resistance against antibiotics is increasingly becoming a serious health problem. Bacterial infections are becoming harder to treat, which leads to increase in mortality and higher…
ISEF · 2021
Microbiology
Musa acuminata x Musa balbissiana, also known as plantain, is one of the main nutritional sources in the world. They are grown in more than 130 countries, with a yearly production of 30 mill…
ISEF · 2021
Microbiology
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a human pathogen and a leading cause of death in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients. This bacterium is well-known for its antibiotic-resistance, including the “last reso…
ISEF · 2021
Microbiology
My purpose was to see how effective homemade hand sanitizers are compared to commercial hand sanitizers approved by the CDC. The CDC recommends that hand sanitizer contains 60% alcohol. Hypo…
ISEF · 2021
Microbiology Third Award
Helicobacter pylori is a gram-negative bacterium responsible for multiple gastrointestinal diseases, including gastritis, peptic ulcer, gastric carcinoma and lymphoma. About 2/3 of the world…
ISEF · 2021
Microbiology Third Award
Currently, more than 800 million are food insecure. While chemical growth promoters are widely used to enhance crop production, they have caused serious environmental pollution and adverse h…
ISEF · 2021
Microbiology
This study was performed to determine the cross-species transmission of Drosophila melanogaster Nora virus in other Drosophila species and its effect on geotaxis. There are millions of known…
ISEF · 2021
Microbiology
The purpose of this project is to determine if black walnuts, the walnut or exocarp have antibacterial properties. Black walnuts have been reported to have many health benefits which is why…
ISEF · 2021
Microbiology First Award
Gastrointestinal illnesses afflict more than 100 million people in the U.S. alone and are often indicated by gut microbiota motility. Typically, swarming bacteria are indicators of infection…
ISEF · 2021
Microbiology
Microorganisms that live in sea ice are essential to the Arctic ecosystem. The presence of Arctic ice is rapidly declining, so time is running out to study the unique environment. There have…
ISEF · 2021
Microbiology
It is known that bacteria can have a relationship with vegetation. The question is, does the bacteria in our common water help sustain the plant life around it. The purpose of this experimen…
ISEF · 2021
Microbiology
Mosquitoes represent a significant proportion of insect biodiversity, and yeasts fill important roles in food webs, decomposition of organic matter, and nutrient cycling in aquatic ecosystem…
ISEF · 2021
Microbiology
Pepper Fusarium wilt caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. capsici (FOC), is a serious soil-borne fungal disease causing a severe reduction in pepper production and has no satisfying treatment…
ISEF · 2021
Microbiology Fourth Award
An estimated 1 in 6 Americans is exposed to foodborne illness annually. Previous research observed increased numbers of microbial contaminants present in plastic food packaging for fresh pro…
ISEF · 2021
Microbiology
The interest and demand for fermented coffees with unique tastes and aromas are increasing every year. Highly valued ones are naturally fermented in the intestines of wild civet cats, which…
ISEF · 2021
Microbiology
This research addresses the potential antibacterial effects of cinnamaldehyde against Escherichia coli when used as a produce wash for leafy greens. E. coli is a common food-borne pathogen i…
ISEF · 2021
Microbiology
Aspergillus fumigatus is a ubiquitous mold that poses a great risk to many immunocompromised patients and is becoming increasingly resistant to currently used azole-antifungal medications. P…
ISEF · 2021
Microbiology Third Award
For decades, food wastes have been a global concern with 1.3 billion tons of food wasted annually costing 2.6 trillion USD. Besides, the outbreak of pathogenic bacteria causes almost 9 milli…
ISEF · 2021
Microbiology
In order to explore how the immune response caused by Salmonella Typhimurium plays a role in tumor bacteriotherapy, lipopolysaccharide (LPS) was extracted from Salmonella Typhimurium and ano…