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ISEF · 2022
Microbiology
Antibiotic resistance is a serious health concern that affects millions of patients globally. Over the last few years, Multidrug Resistant Genes (MDRs), have worsened the disease load that a…
ISEF · 2022
Microbiology
In 1928, Alexander Fleming observed the ability of penicillin to kill Staphylococcus epidermidis, revolutionarily classifying penicillin as the first true antibiotic drug. Antibiotics are pr…
ISEF · 2022
Microbiology
Urinary tract infections are among the most common infections seen in clinics. Females are much more sensitive to UTIs compared to males. Antibiotic and disinfectant resistance patterns have…
ISEF · 2022
Microbiology
Which carries the most bacteria a cow, cat, dog or human 1. Swab the ear and nostril or cow, cat, dog, human. 2. Inoculate prepared petri dishes. 3. Seal all petri dishes with parafilm.4. In…
ISEF · 2022
Microbiology
Purpose: To see how effective different types of soaps are against bacteria and to compare Commercial, Natural, and Environmentally Friendly soaps to determine which category of soaps are mo…
ISEF · 2022
Microbiology
Periodontitis is an infection that affects the tissues that surround the teeth, causing gingival inflammation and can lead to bone loss, being caused mainly by the bacteria Prevotella nigres…
ISEF · 2022
Microbiology Fourth Award
A rise in the prevalence of antibiotic-resistant infections has prompted a search for alternative methods to combat bacteria in the human body. Bacteriophages are a type of virus that can ki…
ISEF · 2022
Microbiology
Experiment using petri dish science to offer an intelligence for selection of antibiotics creating the least amount of resistance. Antibiotic resistance is when bacteria develops the ability…
ISEF · 2022
Microbiology
Antibiotic resistance is becoming a large problem across the United States. 2.8 million people are affected by antibiotic resistance each year and 35,000 patients affected die. This project…
ISEF · 2022
Microbiology
Antibiotic resistance is becoming a problem, especially in COVID-19 -- but for centuries especially in the ancient Indian form of medicine Ayurveda, plant-based forms of medicine have been u…
ISEF · 2022
Microbiology
Why is water a limited resource? High water demand requires greater time to filter the water for return to the environment. Pollution limits freshwater filtration. Many aquatic plants filter…
ISEF · 2022
Microbiology Fourth Award
Algae has shown promise in multiple industries. Recent investigations explore its use in aerospace photobioreactors to produce oxygen and water, remove carbon dioxide, and act as a food sour…
ISEF · 2022
Microbiology
In order to combat the mounting antibiotic-resistance epidemic, the purpose of this study is to test alternative antimicrobial substances for potential treatment of Staphylococcus epidermidi…
ISEF · 2022
Microbiology
The purpose of this study was to explore bacteria growth on runners’ shoes. Part one of this experiment aimed to determine how many bacteria grew in running shoes before and after running. I…
ISEF · 2022
Microbiology
Antibiotic resistance in bacteria is a growing medical problem that has resulted in significant increases in the severity of bacterial infections and the cost of healthcare. These consequenc…
ISEF · 2022
Microbiology
Like many other teenagers, I have struggled with acne during my adolescent years. My curiosity and frustration have led me to this experiment to test which topical retinoid would be the most…
ISEF · 2022
Microbiology Fourth Award
The European Space Agency established that fruticose lichen species were capable of surviving in the vacuum of space due to their resilient upper cortex protecting them from UV radiation and…
ISEF · 2022
Microbiology
Chronic infection with the Hepatitis B virus (HBV) often results in the development of cirrhosis and liver cancer, serving as one of the leading indications for liver transplantation. To dat…
ISEF · 2022
Microbiology Third Award
Francisella tularensis is a gram-negative, highly infectious bacterium. It is the causative agent of the disease tularemia, which suppresses and evades intracellular innate immune responses.…
ISEF · 2022
Microbiology
The current epidemiological situation has overwhelmed us with information about the prevention of Covid-19 and, within this, also about the necessary hygiene habits, e.g. in connection with…
ISEF · 2022
Microbiology First Award
Bacterial biofilms account for 80% of all chronic microbial infections. ESKAPE pathogens form dense, multispecies biofilms that are resistant to most antibiotics. In this project, a combinat…
ISEF · 2022
Microbiology
According to the Centers for Disease Control, 1 in every 25 hospitalized patients in America has a Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI), affecting around 650,000 patients annually (Magill e…
ISEF · 2022
Microbiology
This study was performed to determine the cross-species transmission of the Drosophila melanogaster Nora virus in other species of insects and the prevalence of Nora virus in native insect p…
ISEF · 2022
Microbiology Second Award
Soil MPs pollution intensifies rapidly, posing large negative impact on agriculture. Previously used MPs decomposing strains such as Citrobacter sp. were identified as low in efficiency. Thi…
ISEF · 2022
Microbiology
Toxoplasma gondii is a parasite that causes an infection, Toxoplasmosis in humans. Pregnant women can get this infection if the eggs of the parasite, which are found in the cat’s feces, are…
ISEF · 2022
Microbiology Fourth Award
Bats, like bees, are a keystone species benefiting the environment and saving farmers billions of dollars in chemicals. However, since 2006, millions of bats in North America have died of a…
ISEF · 2022
Microbiology
Our project title is Determining which Acne Medications Prevent the Growth of Staphyloccocus Epidermis Most Successfully. It was created by Solunne Fedovskiy, Lily Reilly, and Avi Crosby. We…
ISEF · 2022
Microbiology Second Award
Early blight, a fungal disease, leads to annual crop losses of up to 70-78% in tomato, potato, and bell pepper crops. Current treatment requires repeated application of chemical fungicides,…
ISEF · 2022
Microbiology Third Award
The anthropogenic release of greenhouse gases and nutrient loading has contributed to the proliferation of harmful algal blooms. The overgrowth of diatoms and dinoflagellates creates hypoxic…
ISEF · 2022
Microbiology
Marine ecosystems are rich in carbon, an element whose processing and degradation is mediated by bacteria. Bacteria utilize CAZymes (carbohydrate active enzymes) to degrade complex carbohydr…