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.
ISEF · 2026
Microbiology
Staphylococcus aureus is a pathogenic bacteria well known for developing resistance to antibiotics, with dire consequences for human staph infections. This study explored the time required f…
AJAS · 2026
Microbiology (inferred)
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria such as Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Salmonella Typhi can cause life-threatening illnesses in humans. The antimicrobial properties of…
CSEF · 2026
Microbiology (Junior Division)
Abstract Human skin is home to the skin bacterium Staphylococcus epidermidis (S. epidermidis) which helps protect against harmful bacteria. Soap and alcohol can temporarily remove skin bacte…
CSEF · 2026
Microbiology (Senior Division) Honorable_mention Award
The rising global health concern of bacteria becoming “resistant” to antibiotics is necessitating the discovery of new compounds to restore the effectiveness of existing antibiotics. This pr…
ISEF · 2026
Microbiology
Biofilm formation is a major driver of antimicrobial resistance and persistent infections, particularly in medical device-associated settings. These structures protect bacteria from antibiot…
ISEF · 2026
Microbiology
Antibiotic resistance is a rising global health threat, causing over 5 million deaths worldwide annually. This is a particular concern in hospital settings where bacterial infections can spr…
ISEF · 2026
Microbiology
Dinoflagellates are one of the many marine organisms that perform bioluminescent processes. There are many factors that could affect the light that they produce, including temperature, salin…
ISEF · 2026
Microbiology
Menstrual products are composed of harmful microplastics. Tampons specifically contain microplastics such as polyethylene (PE) which have been seen to interfere with biological functions. Ba…
CSEF · 2026
Microbiology (Senior Division)
Melatonin is a naturally occurring molecule found in many organisms that helps protect cells from damage caused by harmful molecules known as reactive oxygen species (ROS). Although its prot…
ISEF · 2026
Microbiology
Previous studies have provided insights using quantitative measurements and controlled animal models, primarily focusing on persistent chemicals such as PFAS rather than the broader spectrum…
ISEF · 2026
Microbiology
Polylactic acid (PLA) is a biodegradable bioplastic used in packaging, textiles, 3D printing, medical devices, and agricultural applications. Although derived from renewable resources, it de…
ISEF · 2026
Microbiology
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of persistent environmental contaminants known to disrupt biological systems across multiple trophic levels, yet their cellular and mol…
ISEF · 2026
Microbiology Third Award
Human-pathogenic Vibrio, particularly Vibrio vulnificus, in Gulf oysters pose increasing public health risks as coastal waters warm. Although temperature–Vibrio relationships are known, stra…
CSEF · 2026
Microbiology (Junior Division)
I tested what type of homemade remedy is most effective in helping reduce bacteria: lemon, eucalyptus, or aloe Vera
ISEF · 2026
Microbiology
The purpose of this study was to examine whether the production of genotoxic colibactin by the probiotic Escherichia coli strain Nissle 1917 (EcN) is influenced by external factors, such as…
CSEF · 2026
Microbiology (Junior Division)
This study investigates the difference in microbial populations in male and female restrooms. By swabbing highly touched surfaces, it is trying to identify which environment holds higher bac…
ISEF · 2025
Microbiology Fourth Award
Every one in five adults carry a genetic mutation related disease (Cross 2017). Current neoadjuvant and nanoparticle therapies are ineffective in treatment due to rapid tumor drug resistance…
ISEF · 2025
Microbiology
To use AI technology to evaluate the structural proteins of the ESX-1 secretion system of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and experimentally assess the potential of EccA1 as a preventive DNA vacc…
ISEF · 2025
Microbiology Third Award
Klebsiella pneumoniae (KP) has been raging around the world recently, posing a threat to public health and also becoming a significant burden on healthcare systems. Although antibiotics were…
ISEF · 2025
Microbiology
Tuberculosis (TB), caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, remains the deadliest infectious disease, responsible for approximately 1.25 million deaths and 10 million new cases in 2023. A major…
ISEF · 2025
Microbiology
Makeup is used worldwide, helping people feel more confident and serving as a tool of self expression. However, there are hygienic concerns regarding its use. This experiment aimed to test w…
ISEF · 2025
Microbiology First Award
Vibrio infections are an increasing global concern. These pathogenic bacteria not only affect humans but are also a leading cause of mortality in aquaculture, often linked to major oyster ha…
ISEF · 2025
Microbiology
The oligodynamic effect is the ability of metals to kill microbes, including bacteria. This effect is vital to modern methods of sterilization, as biocidal metals are commonly incorporated i…
ISEF · 2025
Microbiology
The high microbial density of the oral cavity compromises the effectiveness of dental cements consequently increasing the number of secondary infections caused by remaining bacteria. Despite…
ISEF · 2025
Microbiology Fourth Award
Tuberculosis (TB), caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, is once again the world's deadliest infectious disease, after being replaced by COVID-19 for three years. The only approved vaccine f…
ISEF · 2025
Microbiology
As artificial sweetener consumption rises, environmental contamination by sucralose has become a growing concern due to its persistence in aquatic ecosystems. Previous research has shown tha…
ISEF · 2025
Microbiology
The Cerrado, Brazil's second-largest biome, occupies 23% of the national territory and plays a crucial role in the agricultural economy, particularly in Mato Grosso do Sul, where pastures su…
AJAS · 2025
Microbiology (inferred)
Antibiotics have revolutionized medicine, saving millions of lives since the initial discovery of penicillin in the 1930s. Since then, numerous antibiotics have been developed to treat a var…
ISEF · 2025
Microbiology Third Award
Francisella tularensis, a gram-negative bacterium, is the causative agent of tularemia, a severe zoonotic disease. The CDC classifies F. tularensis as a tier one biothreat agent, as it is hi…
ISEF · 2025
Microbiology
Cutavirus (CuV) belongs to the genus Protoparvovirus, which includes important viruses such as H-1PV, MVMp, and LuIII, known for their applications in cancer therapies and as gene therapy ve…