JSHS · 2020
String Theory: A Tale of the Violin
I have enjoyed playing the violin for 8 years. I’ve observed that many violinists prefer strings made from different materials. I have noticed that when I play, a gold Estring sounds very di…
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JSHS · 2020
Synthesis of a Tau Aggregation Inhibitor in Relation to Alzheimer’s Disease
A multitargeted approach is suggested to be most effective in inhibiting the formation of tau aggregates in Alzheimer’s disease. Two promising targets for treatment of Alzheimer’s are the in…
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Synthesis of Human Urine into Carbon Dots for Implementation as a Visual Arsenic Assay in Water
Arsenic contamination of drinking water poses an acute threat to human health, which is especially compounded in regions with limited resources. Though it is detectable, conventional tests f…
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Targeted Delivery of Immune Agonists for Antitumoral Response of the Tumor Microenvironment
Tumor-mediated immunosuppression allows tumors to hide from the immune system and avoid recognition. To reverse this suppressive microenvironment, antigen-presenting cells (APCs) and other i…
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Testing for the Effectiveness of Different Solar Tracker Designs
Central Virginia Governor’s School The purpose of this experiment was to compare the power output capabilities of a prototype single and double axis solar tracker. An artificial light source…
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The Antidiabetic Effects of Resveratrol Alone or in Combination with Piperine in Type 2 Diabetic Wild -Type Drosophila melanogaster as a Basis for a Novel Treatment
Ms. Pamela Agbu, Doctoral Candidate More than 30 million Americans have diabetes. The most prevalent is type 2 diabetes mellitus, which is characterized by insulin resistance. Resveratrol, a…
JSHS · 2020
The Application of Advanced Oxidation Using an Isopropyl Alcohol and β-Cyclodextrin Enhanced Fenton Reaction to Remove Pharmaceuticals From Synthetic Wastewater
Pharmaceutical contamination of ground and surface water is a growing issue and wastewater has been identified as the main route of entry. Because they are bioactive, pharmaceuticals do not…
JSHS · 2020
The Bees Knees Pesticides: Formulating Bee-friendly Pesticides from Innocuous Ingredients
Allyson Andrews The purpose of this project is to determine which of the three pesticides I created is the most effective in deterring pests while maintaining the functionality of commercial…
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The Comparative Analysis of the Intraspecies and Interspecies Relationships of Lemur catta Research Category: Environmental Science
Duke Lemur Center Lemurs exhibit unique behavioral characteristics, some of which are uncommon to other species in nature; however, the display of such attributes offers more insight into th…
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The Comparison of the Efficiency of two Ion-Exchange Resins In Filtering Chromium-6 From Water
Jessica Murray Chromium-6 is a highly carcinogenic metal that is commonly used in industrial processes to make textile dyes, anti- corrosion products, paints, and steel. The accumulation of…
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The effect of an alternative blood meal source from Glycine max root nodules on the eggs laid and successful larval birth of Culex pipiens
Spring Valley High School Mosquito-transmitted diseases have led to a vast increase in attempts to find a sustainable method to reduce the vector’s population. The purpose of this experiment…
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The effect of anti-PD1 and anti-PDL1 on the cytokine profile and immune system
Programmed cell death -1 (PD-1) is an inhibitory receptor expressed on a variety of immune cells that provides a checkpoint against autoimmunity. The binding of PD-1 to its ligand, PD-L1, in…
JSHS · 2020
The Effect of Pseudomonas, Piriformospora indica and Laccaria bicolor on the Growth of Gossypium hirsutum
Phenotype Screening Corp. It has been shown in the literature that certain species of mycorrhizal fungi and bacteria can stimulate hormone production in food-bearing crops resulting in enhan…
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The Effect of Rapid Serial Visual Presentation Technology on Reading Recall and Comprehension
School Psychologist Many companies today promote speed-reading technology, the goal of which is to allow users to absorb more information in less time. However, before adopting such technolo…
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The Effect of Recycled Glass Cullet on Heat Transmittance in Shingles
Mountain Vista Governor’s School The purpose of this experiment was to determine whether the replacement of asphalt granules on shingles with recycled glass cullet would decrease the amount…
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The Effect of STN1 Knockout on the ATR DNA Damage Repair Pathway
Dr. Jason A. Stewart Stephanie M. Ackerson This study was undertaken in order to determine the effect of the removal of STN1 on the ATR DNA damage repair pathway. STN1 is one of the structur…
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The Effects of Fermented and Cultured Supplements on Dog’s Gut Microbiome
School of Dreams Academy The dog’s microbiome has emerged as the crucial moderator in the interactions between food and the body. Dogs have different strains of bacteria in their gut, which…
JSHS · 2020
The Effects of Gibberellic Acid on Plant Growth
Just like humans, plants also have hormones. One of these hormones, gibberellin, plays a key role in plant growth. Humans have found they are able to add or remove this hormone, gibberellic…
JSHS · 2020
The Efficacy of Graphene Oxide Coated Sand in the Filtration of Major Heavy Metal Contaminants to Solve the Global Water Crisis
Centenary College of Louisiana Over forty percent of the world population lack access to clean water, equating to roughly seven hundred million people. 80% of illnesses in developing countri…
JSHS · 2020
The Engineering of a Biomimetic Airfoil to Reduce Cavitation and Reynold’s number in Micro Aerial Vehicles (MAVs) for Commercial and Military Applications
Aerial technologies such as micro aerial vehicles and drones have drawn more and more attention due to their ability to efficiently perform aerial feets typically impossible for humans. Some…
JSHS · 2020
The impact of varying electrical stimulation parameters on neuromuscular response
University of Wisconsin-Madison William Heetderks, MD, PhD The World Health Organization estimates that 250,000 to 500,000 people suffer from spinal cord injury (SCI), and that patients with…
JSHS · 2020
The Intelligent Medical Stapler: Ending the Emergency Room Crisis
Emergency rooms are overcrowded with patients who have lacerations, the most common injury after broken bones. Such cases require a simple treatment, sutures or staples; yet, a doctor must c…
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The Neuroprotective Effects of Ayurvedic Substances on β-amyloid Peptide Toxicity in Transgenic C. elegans
Accumulation of β-amyloid, a sticky peptide, has been associated with the induction of Alzheimer’s disease and Induced Body Myositis. The most common type of β-amyloid in Alzheimer’s is β-am…
JSHS · 2020
The Novel Application of Coenzyme Q10 and Nitric Oxide as a Treatment for Simulated High Altitude Pulmonary Edema in Caenorhabditis Elegans as Expressed Through Hypoxia
High altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) is a moderately prevalent disease that effects both individuals travelling to high altitude and those who preside at high altitude. Currently, the availa…
JSHS · 2020
The Pancreas Detective: A Novel Artificial-Intelligence-Based Post-Biopsy Tool to Screen Genetic Mutations Towards Personalizing Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
Boston University Pancreatic cancer is a devastating and incurable disease with a 5-year survival rate of just 10%. Due to genetic alterations known as mutations, certain cancer-inhibiting a…
JSHS · 2020
The Potential Role of Trophoblast Slc20a2 Mutations in Vascular Calcification of the Placenta
Tufts Medical Center Any dysfunction of the placenta can negatively impact maternal-fetal health and cause placental insufficiency, which can lead to issues such as stillbirth and congenital…
JSHS · 2020
The secret sounds of bees: honeybee vibro-acoustic patterns are influenced by environmental and colony health-related factors
Creighton University. Honeybees are an essential part of global food production and revenue. However, pollinators around the world are declining at a rate faster than ever recorded due to pe…
JSHS · 2020
Tissue Transplantation Along the Anteroposterior Axis of Dugesia dorotocephala as a Model for the Treatment of Liver Cirrhosis via Stem Cell Therapy
Allison Hennings Liver cirrhosis is a complication of various liver diseases, which are leading causes of worldwide morbidity and mortality. Currently, the only treatment for late stage live…
JSHS · 2020
Towards Privacy-Preserving Intelligence: Differential Privacy in Machine Learning
Western Connecticut State University Although scary, data collection is inevitable. Our society needs data to improve. But, unlike popular opinion, data collection does not necessarily entai…
JSHS · 2020
Using Drosophila melanogaster as an Integrated Model to Elucidate the Cellular and Genetic Mechanisms Underlying Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading international cause of morbidity and mortality and its outcome is significantly…