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ISEF · 2022
Microbiology
Throughout this experiment, four different types of face masks were tested to see how much bacteria is spread while wearing them (N95, Kn95, blue surgical mask, cloth mask and no mask as the…
ISEF · 2022
Microbiology Fourth Award
In 2019, Microcystis aeruginosa, a cyanobacterium found in eutrophic environments, bloomed along the Mississippi Gulf Coast due to a sudden deluge of freshwater from the opening of the Bonne…
AJAS · 2022
Microbiology
Escherichia coli contamination is a major health concern that can cause adverse health effects like fever and gastrointestinal illness. White-rot fungi produce exoenzymes that degrade pollut…
ISEF · 2022
Microbiology Second Award
Sounds influence on bacterial growth is a very new and unexplored research field. The field is still in its infancy and the question of whether sound and/or ultrasound is a growth inhibitor…
ISEF · 2022
Microbiology
This paper is an exploration of the inhibitory effects of Tea Tree and Thieves® Essential Oils on Staphylococcus epidermidis biofilm growth on Borosilicate glass and Stainless Steel washers.…
ISEF · 2022
Microbiology
Disinfectant has been a prominent tool to clean surfaces, and now more than ever it is important for it to be used effectively. The purpose of the experiment was to see if the dilution of a…
AJAS · 2022
Microbiology
The current pandemic of novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) poses a severe global public health threat. Studying the molecular mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2 is critic…
ISEF · 2022
Microbiology
Thraustochytrids are common marine protists that live throughout the ocean, but most notably in coral mucus. Because they produce high amounts of polyunsaturated fatty acids such as DHA, the…
AJAS · 2022
Microbiology
Background. The protective effects of coronavirus vaccines rely on their ability to mount a long-term immune response; the initial response that results in immune memory relies on T cells an…
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…