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ISEF · 2014
Mathematics
Cellular adhesion, the binding of a cell to a surface or another cell, plays a major role in cancer progression. Studies show that nitric oxide (NO), which is found in elevated levels in can…
ISEF · 2014
Physics and Astronomy
If four different fertilizers are applied at two different rates, then the Agrium with 44%nitrogen at the lowest rate (50%) will have the most significant difference and will be the most cos…
ISEF · 2014
Physics and Astronomy
Studies comparing the mineral nutrition of hydroponically and conventionally grown vegetables have been inconclusive, an advantage of hydroponically grown vegetables is that mineral nutrient…
ISEF · 2014
Cellular and Molecular Biology
The purpose of this experiment was to determine if ocean acidification could be causing damage to stem cell processes in aquatic organisms based on what effect varying levels of aquatic pH c…
ISEF · 2014
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
G-protein Coupled Receptor 83 (GPR83) is a constitutively active orphan GPCR for which the ligand and molecular signaling pathways have yet to be fully characterized. Studies have shown that…
ISEF · 2014
Engineering Mechanics
The decrease in honeybee colonies is linked to many factors, including pesticides that are used in agricultural areas. When planting a cornfield, a lubricant is combined with pesticide-coate…
ISEF · 2014
Materials Science
The purpose of this experiment was to determine the effect phosphorus has on the growth of duckweed in an aquatic environment. The hypothesis was that if increased amounts of phosphorus are…
ISEF · 2014
Mathematics
Oxygen is very important for maintaining an endurance exercise at high output. Similarly, breathing control is a very fundamental technique to master for vocalists and band personnel. The lu…
ISEF · 2014
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Geriatric, or late life depression is becoming an increasingly frequent problem amongst the senior citizens of our society. Many types of therapy have been tried in order to decrease the pro…
ISEF · 2014
Plant Sciences
Introduction Catalase, an enzyme in aerobic cells, catalyzes the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) into oxygen and water to protect cells from oxidative stress. Decreased catalase ac…
ISEF · 2014
Chemistry
Purpose: Luminol testing is used by forensic scientists as a presumptive blood test at crime scenes. Because Luminol can detect the presence of blood that has been diluted 10 million times,…
ISEF · 2014
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
Can tattoo ink potentially cause cancer? Chemicals in tattoo inks have caused many adverse effects on the human body. The Food and Drug Administration has launched investigations into concer…
ISEF · 2014
Chemistry
Are the advance in technology really helping us? Or, are all of us just unaware of the consequences it brings? We wanted to see how technology really affects our generation by comparing data…
ISEF · 2014
Plant Sciences
This research deals with an experiment on the effect of black maca "Lepidium meyennii walp" in rats, specifically in the beneficial effects on memory and learning for its high content of pol…
ISEF · 2014
Chemistry
Do people make poor first impressions of a person based on their visible area of their sclera? People make misguided first impressions daily based on the person’s physical appearance. In ord…
ISEF · 2014
Engineering Mechanics
With fossil fuels that are depleting, a new source of energy has to be found. Algae, nature’s oldest, fastest growing plant, is a source with hope. The purpose of this project was to discove…
ISEF · 2014
Mathematics
Hundreds of people are potentially exposed to rabies via animals each year in Lake County alone. These potential rabies exposures must be reported to the Lake County General Health Departmen…
ISEF · 2014
Engineering Mechanics
The purpose of this project was to determine the most efficient biodiesel: made from corn, soybean, or canola oil. Experiments were conducted to determine which would be more efficient: one…
ISEF · 2014
Plant Sciences
This experiment’s purpose was to study the effect of weaning age on feed consumption and rate of gain in goat kids. Weaning can be a management practice that will affect the profit of the pr…
ISEF · 2014
Systems Software
In my testing, I want to determine whether the angle of attack or wing shape affects lift more. I want to find this out because I find it fascinating how the smallest of details can produce…
ISEF · 2014
Biomedical and Health Sciences
This project will attempt to identify what effects different concentrations of acetaldehyde and folic acid have on the developmental rate of Lytechinus variegatus zygotes. Lytechinus variega…
ISEF · 2014
Chemistry
Wild-type (WT) AgTG3 produced by the male accessory glands (MAGs) of the malaria mosquito Anopheles gambiae catalyzes cross-linking of a substrate called Plugin. The resulting coagulated mas…
ISEF · 2014
Plant Sciences
The problem studied the effects of Allium sativum on the development and meat qualityof Gallus domesticus. The discovery of natural coccidiostats is a step towards reductions in the amount o…
ISEF · 2014
Environmental Engineering
With an interest in agriculture and renewable energy, I merged them into a two-part study to determine if biosolids from a wastewater treatment plant would enhance the growth of CP 25 Bioene…
ISEF · 2014
Engineering Mechanics
Alternative energy sources are currently in high demand, one type of alternative energy is the Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC). MFCs produce electricity while purifying water. This study tries to…
ISEF · 2014
Energy: Physical Fourth Award
While previous studies have investigated the incidence of injuries among high school cross country runners, there has yet to be a study conducted to compare barefoot and shod running in this…
ISEF · 2014
Mathematics
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, a Gram-positive cocci resistant to betal-lactams, assesses an estimated $19.7 billion on U.S. society annually through morbidity, mortality, and…
ISEF · 2014
Physics and Astronomy
To determine how distance from a stream affects the abundance of lichens, I recorded the abundance class of 10 different lichen genera growing on trees at different distances from a stream n…
ISEF · 2014
Materials Science
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), roughly four out of five women will use birth control at some point in their lives. After the main hormone, Ethinyl estradiol, runs its cou…
ISEF · 2014
Biomedical and Health Sciences
The objective of the project was to determine whether or not the antioxidants of super fruits acai, blueberries, pomegranates, and Chinese medicinal herb, astragalus were powerful enough red…