ISEF · 2018
Orchestrated Organisms
Microbiology
The purpose of this experiment was to examine the Staphylococcus aureus found on most types of band instruments. Can the bacteria found on band instruments be potential pathogens for the hum…
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ISEF · 2018
Point-of-Care Identification and Determining the Susceptibility of Causative Organisms in Skin Infections, Using Chromogenic Principles
Microbiology
The aim of the project is to develop a point of care method of identifying and determining the susceptibility of the causative organism in skin infections without the need of specialised lab…
ISEF · 2018
Potential Gene Therapy of Human Liver Cancer with Recombinant AAV3 Flp-FRT Vectors
Microbiology
The survival rate for metastatic liver cancer, such as hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), is less than 3% over a 5 year span, so the need for a cure has never been more urgent. The use of a non…
ISEF · 2018
Screening of Yeasts in Azalea Nectar for Bioethanol Production
Microbiology Fourth Award
Yeast species in floral nectar, especially Saccharomyces cerevisiae, show high alcohol fermentation properties, with nectar-dwelling non-Saccharomyces yeast Metschnikowia pulcherrima additio…
ISEF · 2018
ShealS - Sea Heals Soil
Microbiology Second Award
Marine macroalgae, due to exposure to adverse abiotic conditions, have developed defense mechanisms such as the ability to produce biologically active substances that, when assimilated by ce…
ISEF · 2018
Study on Molds Prevention Effect of Broussonetia papyrifera Milky Sap on Putty
Microbiology
Purpose: Aspergillus versicolor(A.v.), a common mold that lives indoors and outdoors can cause health problems include allergies and infections. Putty on the wall can absorb water and become…
ISEF · 2018
Successful Inhibition of Candida albicans Utilizing Borate-Based Bioactive Glass: An Emerging Antifungal Material
Microbiology
This study focused on antifungal susceptibility of Candida albicans, a normal gut flora microbe, to borate-based bioactive glass (BBG). C. albicans becomes pathogenic in immunocompromised in…
ISEF · 2018
Tardigrade Mech: A Biomimetic System for Advanced Radiation Protection in Space
Microbiology
The purpose of this project is to determine how the Damage Suppressor (Dsup) protein is implemented in vivo in tardigrades, demonstrating how Dsup potentially protects DNA from ionizing radi…
ISEF · 2018
The Effect of Black Carbon on Antibiotic Resistance
Microbiology
Black carbon (BC), a carbon accounting for much of observed global warming to date, negatively affects human respiratory health. Thus, the purpose of this experiment was to determine the eff…
ISEF · 2018
The Effect of Nanotechnology on Purifying Water Supply in the Developing World
Microbiology Fourth Award
The purpose of our experiment was to devise an effective yet cost-efficient means of killing microorganisms in drinking water. We created a self-sufficient attachment to Hippo Roller pushabl…
ISEF · 2018
The Effects of Bacillus cereus as a Biological Control Agent on Xanthomonas vasicola pathovar vasculorum
Microbiology Third Award
The first observation of Xanthomonas vasicola pathovar vasculorum, commonly known as bacterial Leaf Streak being in the United States occurred in Nebraska. As of August 2016, was identified…
ISEF · 2018
The Effects of Nitazoxanide on Bacterial Virulence Factor Assembly by the Chaperone/Usher Pathway
Microbiology Third Award
Antibiotic misuse has caused bacteria to evolve resistance, raising the potential for widespread, devastating health crises. Novel therapeutic alternatives to antibiotics seek to target viru…
ISEF · 2018
The Effects of Sugar Substitutes and Prebiotics on the Gut Microbiome
Microbiology Third Award
The gut microbiome plays an essential role in human health. Sugar substitutes and food preservatives were tested for their effects on the microbiome, specifically their effect on the growth…
ISEF · 2018
The Nutmeg-ical Solution: Investigating Bactericidal Effects of Myristica fragrans for Treatment of Helicobacter pylori Infection
Microbiology Fourth Award
Helicobacter pylori is a persistent bacteria with defense mechanisms against the stomach’s acidic environment, allowing it to predominate the lining of the stomach. It affects approximately…
ISEF · 2018
The Potential Antimicrobial Abilities of Herb Mold
Microbiology
The purpose of doing this project was to try to answer a previous question created by a former science fair project. The question was to find out if inhibition could be created by herb mold…
ISEF · 2018
The Presence of the Bacterial Growth in Cow's Milk for Human Consumption in Puerto Rico Before and After Hurricane Maria
Microbiology
According to the United States Department of Agriculture (U.S.D.A.) Microbial Standard for a high-quality grade A Pasteurized Product, a total colony count does not exceed 20,000 c/ml. Durin…
ISEF · 2018
The Role of Apis mellifera on the Preservation of Organic Tissue
Microbiology
Five million gallons of formaldehyde are used in the funeral industry annually. Formalin based products are designated biohazards and carcinogens. To reduce groundwater pollution, natural, u…
ISEF · 2018
The Stage Development Preference of Bactrocera xanthodes (Pacific Fruit Fly) on Artocarpus altilis (Breadfruit) and the Effect of Bacteria Found in B. xanthodes on A. altilis
Microbiology
This project was conducted to find more information on the relationship between Bactrocera xanthodes (Pacific Fruit fly) and Artocarpus altilis (Breadfruit). The project is divided into two…
ISEF · 2018
The Temperature-Dependent Inhibition of Pseudogymnoascus pannorum by Pseudomonas protegens
Microbiology
The purpose of the research was to determine if temperature had a significant effect on the zone of inhibition produced by the bacteria Pseudomonas protegens against the fungus Pseudogymnoas…
ISEF · 2018
Tiny Titans: A Comparative Study of the Antimicrobial Effects of Silver Nanoparticles and Silver Nitrate Against MRSA and MSSA
Microbiology
The purpose of this project is to see if silver nanoparticles and/or silver nitrate can cause zones of inhibition in MSSA-23 and MRSA-9. Based of the results and a literature review, determi…
ISEF · 2018
Treating SSSI Using an Antibiotic Silk Fibroin Solution
Microbiology
The main focus for this project is to develop silk fibroin solutions using the iron oxide nanoparticles to create a topical antibiotic that will be able to inhibit bacterial growth, withstan…
ISEF · 2018
Using Penium margaritaceum to Investigate Cytokinesis Conservation
Microbiology
Little is known of the details of cytokinesis, despite it being one of the fundamental processes in biology. This project focused on the chemical inhibition of the cytokinesis of Penium marg…
ISEF · 2018
Utilizing Kefir Bacteria to Target NF-kB of the Bax Gene to Induce Apoptosis in Colorectal Adenocarcinoma Cells
Microbiology Fourth Award
Kefir is fermented milk that is formulated with grains containing various bacteria and yeasts that coexist. In this study, the researcher has investigated the pro-apoptotic nature of kefir a…
ISEF · 2018
UT-WHY? Effects of Household Beverages on UTI Causing Bacteria
Microbiology
The purpose of this study was to research if green tea, pure cranberry juice, and pure lemon juice affect the growth of UTI causing bacteria, and if those juices affect UTI causing bacteria…
ISEF · 2018
Viruses to the Rescue: Using D. tsuruhatensis to Demonstrate Phage Therapy's Effectiveness Against Antibiotic Resistant Bacterial Biofilms in a Medical Setting
Microbiology Third Award
The occurrence and spread of antibiotic resistant bacteria and genes in the environment is a global concern. The problem is further exacerbated when a single bacterium offers resistance to m…
ISEF · 2018
What Effect Does the pH of a Solution Have on the Growth of a Possible Cancer Linked Fungi Candida albicans?
Microbiology
The purpose of the experiment was to determine the effect of pH on the growth rate of Candida albicans, a common fungus found in the human body. Candida albicans is a possible cancer-causing…
ISEF · 2018
Which Brand of Disinfectant Is the Most Resistant to Bacterial Growth?
Microbiology
Disinfectants are used everywhere in hospitals and especially in the home. This project wanted to determine which brand of disinfectant was the most resistant to bacterial growth. First, raw…
ISEF · 2018
Wolbachia Effects on the Fecundity of Drosophila mauritiana
Microbiology
Maternally transmitted Wolbachia bacteria infect the cells of most insects on the planet, yet it remains unknown how infections rapidly spread to become common. This is crucial because Wolba…
ISEF · 2017
A Comparative Methodology: Processing Laryngotracheal Swabs for 16S rRNA Gene Sequencing
Microbiology
The microbiome of a “healthy” vocal fold in a human model has yet to be characterized in the relatively new field of otolaryngology. The use of bacterial identification as a comparison of he…
ISEF · 2017
A Comparative Study of the Antimicrobial Effects of Transition Metal Nanoparticles
Microbiology
In a time where antibiotics are becoming increasingly ineffective, especially against our most common bacterial infections, the student researchers believe that part of the solution involves…