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ISEF · 2017
Microbiology
Macrophages (Mfs) of the amphibian Xenopus laevis are morphologically and functionally distinct; depending on whether they are differentiated by the colony stimulating-factor-1 (CSF-1) or in…
ISEF · 2017
Energy: Chemical Fourth Award
The concern related to a global energy crisis remains at the forefront of discussion because conventional sources of energy are finite and innovative methods for production of clean energy a…
ISEF · 2017
Microbiology
The purpose of this investigation was to determine the effectiveness of Agkistrodon piscivorus leucostoma (Western Cottonmouth), Crotalus atrox (Western Diamondback Rattlesnake), and Disphol…
ISEF · 2017
Plant Sciences
Anionic polyacrylamide (PAM), a soil flocculant and erosion stabilizing polymer, can be used in irrigation to help promote soil quality and reduce the amount of water needed to efficiently i…
ISEF · 2017
Animal Sciences
The purpose of this experiment is to determine whether if crayfish were given caffeine to simulate tachycardia would garlic and motherwort extracts regulate the heart rate and change their b…
ISEF · 2017
Environmental Engineering
Much of the world’s drinking water is contaminated with harmful compounds including lead making it unsafe for human consumption. The project goal is to design a system filter enough water fo…
ISEF · 2017
Animal Sciences
Beta-adrenergic blockers (beta-blockers) are extensively used to treat a variety of cardiovascular disorders from hypertension, arrhythmia, coronary artery disease, and angina. The rapidly g…
ISEF · 2017
Chemistry
Plastic bottles are manufactured with organic epoxy resins containing Bisphenol A (BPA), Bisphenol S (BPS), and Bisphenol F (BPF). These are carcinogenic and mutagenic substances. People ass…
ISEF · 2017
Energy: Chemical
Previous experimentation determined that waste grease from animal fats are a viable source for biodiesel production. The next logical step was to test large scale production feasibility and…
ISEF · 2017
Translational Medical Science
Medical bracelets can save lives, but often lack sufficient information for appropriate medical care. The question was: Will a dynamic QR code based medical bracelet allow participants to re…
ISEF · 2017
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
Neural networking is a new and exciting form of machine learning that utilizes computer science, software development, and mathematics to create a network of virtual neurons that process inp…
ISEF · 2017
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Neural competition occurs when two stimuli fight for representation. Unimodal neural competition occurs when two stimuli within a single modality compete for embodiment. Bimodal neural compe…
ISEF · 2017
Robotics and Intelligent Machines Third Award
Myocardial Infarctions are major cardiovascular emergencies that can severely weaken the heart or even cause heart failure if they are not treated in a timely manner. Myocardial Infarctions…
ISEF · 2017
Translational Medical Science Third Award
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a common fatal genetic disease. Mutations in the CFTR gene often lead to drastically reduced lifespans, which can be greatly increased after diagnosis. Because curren…
ISEF · 2017
Microbiology
The Zika virus (ZIKV) epidemic is an urgent global health crisis. While RT-PCR is the gold standard for detecting ZIKV, a lengthy turnaround time (2-4 weeks) and laboratory data analysis can…
ISEF · 2017
Biomedical Engineering
The problem of blood loss is actual in any surgical operation. Nowadays, this issue is solved by huge and expensive devices. My goal was to create a mobile medical instrument able to make th…
ISEF · 2017
Plant Sciences
The aim of the project was to determine if the roots, seeds and pollen of cycads contain the neurotoxin ß-methyl-amino-L-alanine (BMAA). The analysis for the presence of the toxin was done o…
ISEF · 2017
Chemistry
In present days electrochemical sensors are used to detect some gases and compounds. These sensors use noble metals. So, these sensors are expensive and do not detect multiple compounds and…
ISEF · 2017
Mathematics
The internet’s expansion has increased the data available to researchers, allowing analysis to make insights into human behavior. This project statistically analyzes trends in computer scien…
ISEF · 2017
Engineering Mechanics
Purpose / Need: To create a variable UVB light fixture. Procedure: Light fixture prototype build: Cut 101.6 cm x 5.08 cm x 2 cm piece of wood as a base. Cut 2 101.6 cm x 20.3 cm x 0.75 cm pi…
ISEF · 2017
Environmental Engineering
The process of fracking, although very beneficial to our lifestyle and economy, can be harmful to the environment and aquatic ecosystems (Dindorf, 2008). Hagen (2015) reports that chloride s…
ISEF · 2017
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by behavioral irregularities. Causal variation has been implicated in only 30-40% of ASD diagnoses; it is…
ISEF · 2017
Earth and Environmental Sciences Second Award
Freshwater pollution is a major environmental threat across the globe, exacerbated by the lack of ongoing scientific data about health of freshwater bodies. One way to address this problem i…
ISEF · 2017
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Worldwide 1, out of every 5 deaths of children under 5 is due to a water-related disease. 1 in 9 people world wide do not have access to safe and clean drinking water. The purpose of my expe…
ISEF · 2017
Systems Software
To improve how researchers study materials for high-performance electronics, mathematical models and simulations can be created to predict the performance and properties of these materials.…
ISEF · 2017
Cellular and Molecular Biology Fourth Award
Migraines are the third most prevalent illness, affecting one billion people worldwide. Migraine symptoms may include a severe throbbing headache, disturbed vision, nausea, and sensitivity t…
ISEF · 2017
Microbiology
Tetrahymena thermophila is a single-celled eukaryote that possesses the remarkable ability of viral immunity. No virus has been identified that is capable of infecting Tetrahymena. Our resea…
ISEF · 2017
Engineering Mechanics
This experiment was conducted to determine which cost-effective building design is best suited for resisting earthquakes in rural areas of Turkey. Turkey lies on multiple fault lines and is…
ISEF · 2017
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Fourth Award
Eye cancer has affected over 500,000 people worldwide in the past decade. Approximately 10% of people with eye cancer will die because it is not diagnosed early enough, causing it to metasta…
ISEF · 2017
Chemistry
Environmental health and sustainability are major concerns for the twenty-first century. Therefore, this project was designed to create a sustainable, cost-efficient multi-step procedure tha…