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JSHS · 2023
Neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease, are one of the leading causes of disability and death worldwide. Current pharmaceutical treatments for these diseases are hindered by…
JSHS · 2023
Finding the most effective ways to motivate people to take science-backed public health measures is critical. I wanted to see if messages encouraging people to protect others are more effect…
JSHS · 2023
Maintaining proper form during weightlifting is important for progressing with training. Lifting heavier weights with incorrect form can reduce training efficacy, exercise the wrong muscles,…
JSHS · 2023
The World Health Organization reports that arsenic contamination of soil and water is considered a global issue, threatening the health of over 150 million people worldwide. Arsenic accumula…
JSHS · 2023
Every 40 seconds, a child is reported missing in the United States. In addition, about 10 million pets are lost every year. There is a strong need for location tracking devices. However, mos…
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Yield forecasting is critical for ensuring food security, especially given the rise of extreme weather events. However, the USDA NASS only provides state-level forecasts by conducting costly…
JSHS · 2023
Idiosyncratic drug-induced liver injury (iDILI) is a rare but potentially severe form of liver damage that occurs as a result of certain medications. It is characterized by liver inflammatio…
JSHS · 2023
Low-field (LF) MRI scanners have power to revolutionize medical imaging by providing portable and cheaper alternative to high-field MRI scanners. However, such scanners are usually significa…
JSHS · 2023
Understanding the formation and evolution of ring galaxies, galaxies with an atypical ring-like structure, will improve understanding of black holes and galaxy dynamics as a whole. Current c…
JSHS · 2023
The IDEXX Enterolert* 250 Test Kit is designed to indicate the presence of Enterococcus and, when used with the Quanti-Tray®/2000 System, can provide a most probable number (MPN) of bacteria…
JSHS · 2023
Research Advisor: Mrs. Amy Demins About 51 trillion microplastics (< 5mm size), which are known to be harmful to living organisms, are present in water bodies worldwide. Filters, membranes,…
JSHS · 2023
In the time it takes you to read this sentence the neurons in your brain have made billions of synaptic connections. The brain consists of 86 billion cells called neurons that make synapses…
JSHS · 2023
With the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, a vital deliberation emerged regarding the disease’s effect on patients’ gut microbiomes. The gut microbiome comprises the microorganisms that re…
JSHS · 2023
Chronic wounds are a significant healthcare threat worldwide, affecting an estimated 6.5 million people in the U.S. and costing the healthcare system an estimated $25 billion annually (10).…
JSHS · 2023
Vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) has many real-world applications, including intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, search and rescue, while extendi…
JSHS · 2023
The human eyes provide an essential way of taking in visual information from the world. Fascinatingly, they can also be used to indicate a wide range of messages or emotions. Since moving th…
JSHS · 2023
Many chemicals are present in cleaning, pharmaceutical and personal care products found in school settings, farming, manufacturing and industry businesses which can end up washed down the si…
JSHS · 2023
As the emission of carbon dioxide into our atmosphere continues to contribute to climate change, the search for a cleaner energy source prevails. Using algae as a biofuel can replace our use…
JSHS · 2023
Interleukin-6 (IL -6) and Interleukin-8 (IL -8) are cytokines related to general immune function, but within Sickle Cell Anemia (SCA) patients, their overproduction tends to cause autoimmune…
JSHS · 2023
The overall cost, complexity, and risk of a crewed deep space mission can be reduced and mission time extended by producing life support consumables utilizing local planetary resources. This…
JSHS · 2023
Over the past 30 years racial representation amongst Disney animated films have changed significantly, becoming more inclusive and diverse. This study aims to understand the cultural accurac…
JSHS · 2023
In Montana, over 150,000 acres of public land have been contaminated by hydrocarbons. These areas are more susceptible to groundwater contamination and climate issues. I chose this investiga…
JSHS · 2023
The consumption of natural sugars leads to a dopamine surge in the nucleus accumbens, a vital area of the mesolimbic dopamine system. Artificial sweeteners, a low-calorie alternative to natu…
JSHS · 2023
The purpose of this experiment was to determine if six-sided, pipped dice are uniformly distributed. I hypothesized that sixes would have a higher probability of being rolled because the six…
JSHS · 2023
Power grids, necessary for the distribution of power that billions rely upon, are encountering a growing number of threats from climate change, extreme weather events, and aging infrastructu…
JSHS · 2023
The textile industry is responsible for producing 20% of all water pollution. With Methylene Blue (MB) acting as the most commonly used basic dye in the textile industry, its usage results p…
JSHS · 2023
With a national teaching shortage restricting students’ passions and expensive research equipment limiting science curriculums, it is vital that accessible alternative forms of laboratory ed…
JSHS · 2023
The question of the meniscus shape, or the boundary of a liquid, has long been an unsolved problem in theoretical physics. The problem holds significance because menisci appear in a variety…
JSHS · 2023
Addiction is a disease in which the structures and function of the brain’s dopamine pathways are altered, resulting in compulsive indulgence in a substance or activity. Although much progres…
JSHS · 2023
Unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) require greater maneuverability and propulsive efficiency to meet the design requirements for an expanding envelope of operations such as researching vast…