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ISEF · 2023
Biomedical Engineering
This experiment aimed to determine the viability of Gefitinib, an epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitor, as a treatment for triple-negative breast cancers (TNBC) and to illustrate the p…
ISEF · 2023
Plant Sciences
In this quantitative research, the possible relationship between arbuscular mycorrhiza (AM) and heavy metal absorption of four different plant genera was examined. The null hypothesis for th…
ISEF · 2023
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Immune Checkpoint (ICP) system is recognized as a pathway to preventing the immune system from attacking cancer cells and thus allowing cancer cell survival. Several transcription factors ar…
ISEF · 2023
Behavioral and Social Sciences First Award
The goal of this experiment was to determine the effect of the Intermediate Metabolic Switching (IMS) diet on the short and long-term memory of mutant Drosophila due to neuroplasticity. Ther…
ISEF · 2023
Animal Sciences
Planarians (Dugesia Dorotocephala) are flatworms capable of regenerating. Regeneration can be impacted if environmental factors are affected. The purpose was to determine if planaria regener…
ISEF · 2023
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Classical music is known to have a calming effect on people and has been used to study the effect of test taking abilities. By testing students’ speeds while taking standardized tests it was…
ISEF · 2023
Plant Sciences
In the next 25-30 years, the human population is expected to grow by over 2 billion people. To combat the increase in food consumption that accompanies this population growth, food productio…
ISEF · 2023
Microbiology
Recently, many countries have announced plans for deep space missions, raising the question of how zero gravity affects the human body. Various studies on Earth and in space have addressed t…
ISEF · 2023
Animal Sciences Third Award
Honeybees serve as the world’s most crucial pollinators and have a monumental impact on the agricultural industry of up to $577 billion. However, their population is declining due to various…
ISEF · 2023
Translational Medical Science Third Award
Barrett’s esophagus is a precancerous condition in which the esophageal lining becomes inflamed after repeated exposure to acid reflux. Barrett’s esophagus can develop into esophageal cancer…
ISEF · 2023
Cellular and Molecular Biology Third Award
The NMDA receptor (NMDAR) plays an integral role in neuronal communication and neurodevelopment, and its malfunction has been linked to multiple neurodevelopmental diseases (NDDs) including…
ISEF · 2023
Biochemistry
There are theories within the scientific field that bacteria may be a counter to the microplastic-polluted waters in the current world. In my previous project, I researched and tested with t…
ISEF · 2023
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics
Underwater remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) are becoming more widely used in ocean exploration and underwater infrastructures. SeaPerch is an underwater robotics program, similar to other r…
ISEF · 2023
Biomedical and Health Sciences
In this experiment, researchers aimed to identify the effect of propylene glycol on the function of cilia in algae culture chlamydomonas reinhardtii in relation to the effect of vaping on hu…
ISEF · 2023
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Understanding the characteristics of rainfall is important in addressing challenges that affect agriculture and climate change. This study examines the feasibility of using rainwater as a wa…
ISEF · 2023
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Mangroves are increasingly facing threats from human activities. These coastline shrubs create ecosystems by oxygenating the water and collecting sediment, cleaning the water and creating a…
ISEF · 2023
Chemistry
The purpose of this experiment was to characterize the effect of the super absorbent polymer in the presence of metal ions. Sodium polyacrylate samples were prepared using variations of NaOH…
ISEF · 2023
Animal Sciences
There are many responsibilities that come with owning livestock. With many farmer's livestock that give birth during the winter months, there is a higher mortality risk due to sub-freezing t…
ISEF · 2023
Microbiology
Pseudomonas Uticensis is a gram-negative bacterium isolated for its potent antifungal properties. The brown pigmentation of its colonies and biofilms is due to the production of pyomelanin.…
ISEF · 2023
Animal Sciences
Metformin is often the first line treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus and has been in use for over 60 years. It does not increase insulin levels, but rather lessens the amount of sugar the…
ISEF · 2023
Animal Sciences
Alzheimer's disease kills 1 in 3 senior citizens every year (Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures, 2020). This disease has no cure and doctors are unsure of its cause. Many wonder if certai…
ISEF · 2023
Translational Medical Science
Hypothesis: APC knockdown in ovarian cancer cells (APCKD cells) using CRISPR will result in decreased chemotherapy-induced apoptosis. Description of procedure: Protein was isolated from non-…
ISEF · 2023
Plant Sciences
Microplastics (MPs) are a pervasive environmental contaminant that pose a threat to both terrestrial and marine ecosystems. Specifically, agricultural soils are widely exposed to MPs that ca…
ISEF · 2023
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Erosion continues to be an increasingly dire issue in coastal regions like Hawaii. This experiment aimed to decide which of the different types of barriers was tested to see if a particular…
ISEF · 2023
Plant Sciences
Our project was observing seedling growth in micro gravity. By using a motor we could show 3 batches that each contained 9 samples of seedlings. Then reported on their growth as they develop…
ISEF · 2023
Biochemistry
Nanotechnology and nanoscale science are practiced at nano scale (1-100 nanometers), this scale is so small it involves interaction with atoms and molecules. Nanoparticles have been used for…
ISEF · 2023
Behavioral and Social Sciences
The EPA defines environmental justice as the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, with respect to the development, i…
ISEF · 2023
Plant Sciences Third Award
Iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) are extensively used in many applications. They spread into nature, contaminating soil and water and raising concerns about plant/human health. However, the…
ISEF · 2023
Plant Sciences
Gibberellic acid is a growth hormone found naturally in plants. This experiment’s primary goal was to find the most effective gibberellin concentration to use on green beans to promote growt…
ISEF · 2023
Plant Sciences
Gravitropism is a natural phenomenon occurring within plants that allows for the direction of roots and stems to be oriented to the strongest gravitational field for optimized growth and ger…