Microbiology science fair projects from 2024

A Bioinformatic Analysis of Foliar Fungal Endophytes in Litter Decomposition

Microbiology First Award

Plant litter decomposition is a key ecological process that plays a vital role in the global carbon cycle. While the effect of soil microbes on decomposition has been well studied, the role…

A Comparative Study of the Antibacterial Activity of Bioactive Compounds From the Bougainvillea glabra and Plectranthus amboinicus Plants

Microbiology

Pathogenic bacteria are evolving to such an extent that by 2050 an estimated 10 million people will die because of antibiotic resistance. This public health problem is compounded by the slow…

Antibacterial Properties of Dog Saliva Against Streptococcus pyogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, and Escherichia coli for Potential Human Benefits

Microbiology

In my project, I explore the potential antibacterial properties in dog saliva on streptococcus pyogenes, staphylococcus aureus, and Escherichia coli. My hypothesis states that the Kirby-Baue…

Antibiotic Resistance Genes Identified in Water Sources of Hot Springs

Microbiology (inferred)

Hot Springs, Arkansas is a tourist town known for its geothermal hot springs, which contain microbial thermophiles that thrive at high temperatures. These springs have several sources of wat…

Antifungal Effect of Essential Oils as a Potential Approach in Mucor Fungal Prevention and Control

Microbiology

In 2022, global production of Capsicum annuum, reached about 38.3 million tons. The losses of this crop worldwide have had a significant impact on global food systems, affecting agricultural…

Antimicrobial Properties of Exoskeletons

Microbiology

Antimicrobials that are used in the medical field are chemically altered and take a lot of hard work to create. In this experiment, we are comparing the antimicrobial ability of arthropod ex…

Autoinducing Peptide Mimetics: An Advanced Method to Inhibit Quorum Sensing in Staphylococcus aureus

Microbiology

Staphylococcus aureus is currently a predominant issue in the medical community. This bacterium has been shown to adapt to the antibiotics which are presented to it, causing scientists to st…

Bacteria in Hospitals

Microbiology (inferred)

I chose this project because when I am older I want to work in the healthcare field. Specifically an OB nurse. So I thought about doing something related to what I want to do when I am older…

Bacterial Acoustic: Investigating the Impact of White Noise on the Growth of E. coli

Microbiology

This research project investigates the influence of white noise frequencies on the growth of E. coli bacteria within the audible range of 14,500-15,000 Hertz (Hz). White noise, characterized…

Bacteria on City Buses

Microbiology Third Award

Biodegradable Nano-Bandage as a Potential Antimicrobial Agent

Microbiology

Antibiotic resistance is a natural characteristic of microorganisms, but it continues to be a public health problem. With the advancement of nanotechnology, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have…

Biofilm Composition in Fungi Fusarium and Development of a Multi-targeted Antifungal Treatment To Inhibit Proliferation

Microbiology Second Award

Fusarium is a genus of fungi that produces biofilms, a collection of microbial cells that confer high antifungal resistance to opportunistic Fusarium pathogens, which cause lethal infections…

Bioinspired Materials to Reduce Infective Endocarditis in Artificial Heart Valves

Microbiology

Infective endocarditis (IE) is an infection caused by bacteria that enter the bloodstream, settle in different parts of the heart, and, specifically for this project, attach to artificial he…

Characterization of a Bacteriophage Protein That Is Toxic to Mycobacterium Smegmatis

Microbiology (inferred)

Antibiotic resistance is one of the most pressing public health concerns of our time. Currently, antibiotic resistance causes nearly 3 million infections and over 35,000 deaths in the U.S an…

Combating Superbugs: Using Natural Compounds as Down-Regulators of Biofilms Formation in ESKAPE Pathogens (An in silico Study)

Microbiology

Biofilm is the consortia of sessile groups of microbial colonies that adhere on biotic and abiotic surfaces with the help of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) and glycocalyx. ESKAPE b…

Comprehensive in vitro and in vivo Evaluation of Antidiabetic, Antifungal, Antioxidant, Larvicidal, Bioelectricity and Anticancer Activity of Six Native Plant Species: Innovations for Novel Drug Discovery

Microbiology Fourth Award

Plant-based natural products are utilized as active ingredients in herbal medicines, and studying their bioactivities leads to better understanding of their possible medicinal value. The pre…

Detecting and Degrading Formaldehyde Using Synthetic Biology and Engineering Techniques

Microbiology

Formaldehyde, an aldehyde, is a carcinogenic pollutant found in air and water due to its wide usage by several industries in addition to several other aldehydes. The NIH states: most aldehyd…

Determination of Antimicrobial Activity of Nigella sativa Against Bacterial Isolates

Microbiology

As pathogens are becoming resistant to most of the drugs, Nigella sativa can be used as an alternative compound to be used in modern medicines due to its antimicrobial, antioxidant and antit…

Developing a Cost-Effective Alternative to Treating Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)

Microbiology Fourth Award

Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is a poorly understood disease that is characterized by the overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine. Our current and most researched treatm…

Effects of Temperature on Oil Spill Bioremediation

Microbiology

Through this project, we intended to see the effects of higher temperatures on oil eating microbes efficiency to clean up oil spills, as evaluated through CO2 emissions. The intended usage i…

Efficacy of Biosecurity Measures Related to Boot Hygiene for On Farm Veterinary Care

Microbiology

Effective biosecurity measures are critical for preventing the spread of infectious diseases in agricultural settings, particularly in on-farm veterinary care where the potential for disease…

Enhanced Antibacterial Effect of Blue Light in Combination With an Amazonian Tree Sap (Croton lechleri)

Microbiology

8.2 million patients in the U.S. suffer from non-healing wounds infected with antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Blue light and Sangre de Drago (SD) (Croton lechleri) have potent mechanisms of a…

From Hot Springs and Sulfur to Iron and Belly Buttons: A Quest for Novel Antibiotics

Microbiology

One of the greatest challenges in medicine right now is having enough new antibiotics to combat bacterial infections since antibiotic resistance contributes to 5 million deaths worldwide yea…

Fueling the Future: Isolation of Chlorella vulgaris Biomass From Novel Media Structure

Microbiology

Chlorella vulgaris is a species of unicellular green algae celebrated for its many uses in industry and agriculture. Its potential in the aerospace industry as a multifunctional material is…

Home Remedies of the Apis Mellifera Kind vs Streptococcus

Microbiology (inferred)

In order to determine whether Apis mellifera home remedies were effective in preventing and shortening the time of Streptococcus salivarus, I tested raw natural honey, hydrogen peroxide, and…

Identifying Photosynthetic Microeukaryotes and Cyanobacteria in the Diet of Tilapia in the ’Alekoko Fishpond Using eDNA

Microbiology

Tilapia are held responsible for the localized decline of economically important native fish species in the ‘Alekoko Fishpond, namely the Striped Mullet known as the ‘ama‘ama. This novel res…

Impact of Breast Milk in Escherichia coli Inhibition: Variation of the Antibacterial Efficacy According to the Stage of Breastfeeding

Microbiology

Breastfeeding is the process of nourishing an infant through the production of breast milk. Human breast milk has complex components crucial for the health of both mother and child, encompas…

Implications of the Impact of Dietary Supplements on Cardiovascular Health Through Gut Microbiome Production of Trimethylamine-N-Oxide

Microbiology

Atherosclerosis is a cardiovascular disease that causes plaque buildup within the arterial inner lining, and 42.1% of adults with no other known heart disorder suffer from the illness. Ather…

Influence of Phage Transduction on Antimicrobial Resistance Properties of ESKAPEE Bacteria

Microbiology

The weakening pipeline of the discovery of novel antibiotics and the excessive use of antibiotics have contributed to the recent emergence of antimicrobial resistance. In response to this em…

Innovative Sustainable Bioplastic Production: Unleashing the Potential of Crustacean Waste Through a Novel Microbial Synthesis

Microbiology Fourth Award

Fossil fuel-derived plastics, including microplastics, cause significant environmental pollution, necessitating sustainable solutions. While biodegradable plastics are key for sustainability…