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ISEF · 2016
Behavioral and Social Sciences
This research inspects cockroaches’ immune system. Our group found cockroach (Periplaneta Americana) can be anaesthetized by carbon dioxide; female has greater immune responses; hemocytes ca…
ISEF · 2016
This project will be used to eliminate the amount of water wasted while the water is heating up, by using a simple water diverter connected electronically to a temperature sensor. The user w…
ISEF · 2016
Second Award
Buildings consume 30-40% of the global energy produced today. A large portion of building energy is used by HVAC systems to overcome energy lost from buildings through windows. Studies show…
ISEF · 2016
Currently, optoelectronic devices such as solar cells, photodetectors, and light emitting diodes are plagued by inefficiencies, toxicity, and cost. Porphyrin thin films have recently shown p…
ISEF · 2016
Our research examines the possibility of using satellite selection to improve global positioning system (GPS) accuracy. Although GPS is generally accurate at showing users where they are loc…
ISEF · 2016
Translational Medical Science
Cryo Electron Microscopy (Cryo-EM) is a method used to determine the structure of macromolecules. Cryo-EM is used for complexes that are 250kDa or larger and now it is possible to analyze a…
ISEF · 2016
Improving the Properties of concrete using seawater with high reactive metakaoline and sodium mono florophosphate. issue : Processing of concrete consumes lot of desalinated water, which is…
ISEF · 2016
Since our prospect of tomorrow is intended to be both efficient and eco-friendly, our thermal-insulation materials should be so too. It is common knowledge that the construction industry use…
ISEF · 2016
Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFCs) can potentially provide “green” energy but its platinum catalyst’s susceptibility to carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning reduces output power. Hig…
ISEF · 2016
Lithium-ion batteries are used as the power source for a myriad of devices, from smartphones to electric vehicles. The main issues preventing further growth and development of these batterie…
ISEF · 2016
The purpose of this project is to determine if live yogurt cultures can be used a vaccine vector with greater immune-stimulatory compared to a plain bacterial vector. A bacterial vaccine vec…
ISEF · 2016
Sclerotium cepivorum, White rot fungus, plagues onion and garlic crops around the world. It’s particularly detrimental because of its unique reproductive cycle. It does not reproduce through…
ISEF · 2016
Understanding the neural mechanisms that underlie the ability to flexibly switch between brain states and adapt to fluctuating environments is imperative in addressing cognitive flexibility…
ISEF · 2016
Coral reefs and many marine cnidarians are hosts to symbiotic, nutrient-providing dinoflagellates (unicellular protozoa) in the genus Symbiodinium. Corals rely on this symbiont for growth an…
ISEF · 2016
Fourth Award
Diabetes mellitus currently affects over 346 million people worldwide and is one of the leading causes of death. Current treatment requires frequent blood-glucose tests followed by necessary…
ISEF · 2016
The aim of my work was to find out what effect will cytokinins (phytohormones that promote cell division or cytokinesis) have for senescence of plants. Senescence (biological plant aging) is…
ISEF · 2016
Lithium Ion Batteries have been taken for granted as of late. This project aims to understand and change the way lithium-ion is used to better sustain the usefulness of batteries. Lithium Io…
ISEF · 2016
Animal Sciences
My 2015 project was to establish the first animal model, enabling studies to identify epigenetic mechanisms underlying transgenerational inheritance of nutrition-programmed longevity. My cur…
ISEF · 2016
Fourth Award
Bacterial cells can have DNA damage due to transcriptional error, or through the effect of an antibiotic. The SOS response is a bacterial cell program for coping with DNA damage, in which th…
ISEF · 2016
Second Award
A primary neuropathological hallmark of Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the overabundant extracellular aggregation of the amyloid-beta (aß) peptide 1-42 as amyloid plaques. Prior research sugges…
ISEF · 2016
Third Award
Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) is a type of primary liver tumor that is difficult to diagnose, and surgical resection is the only viable therapeutic option for patients. Studies show…
ISEF · 2016
Cement Kiln Dust (CKD) is an off-specification byproduct of cement clinker production, about 80 million yearly tons accrue. Due to its high alkali share, CKD is unsuitable for use in cement…
ISEF · 2016
The purpose of Innovative Safe Zone Technology is designed by the researcher to save lives by reducing gun violence, especially mass shootings. An Android smartphone software application mod…
ISEF · 2016
Third Award
Cotton is produced in about 80 countries in the world. India has the largest area of 12 million hectares under cultivation of cotton which is 35% of the global area. Cotton is grown in 11 st…
ISEF · 2016
Offered device transforms solar energy into electricity and heat. Our goal is to increase efficiency of polycrystalline solar cells by encapsulating them with silicon compound layer, previou…
ISEF · 2016
The purpose of this research is to study various methods of inoculation with Azospirillum lipoferum and Azospirillum brasilense promoting germination and growth of Zea mays. Two experimental…
ISEF · 2016
The purpose of my project is to understand how mutations in the amino acid sequences of ALK kinase leads to the progression of Neuro- blastoma. The main phase of the project involves myself…
ISEF · 2016
High morbidity and mortality rates of prostate cancer are associated with unexpected metastatic dissemination. Numerous tests exist to help with diagnosis; however, there is a lack of clinic…
ISEF · 2016
This project is to propose and develop a prototype of an advanced intellectual small-size emergency flotation wristband (IEFW), which is intended for mounting on the wrist, dustproof, waterp…
ISEF · 2016
Gene expression is the process by which the information of genes is used to direct the activities of cells in all living things. It involves the transcription of DNA into mRNA and the transl…