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ISEF · 2019
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Huntington’s disease (HD) is a fatal neurodegenerative disorder which affects around 1 in every 10,000 people. This autosomal dominant genetic disorder is caused by an expansion of the polyg…
ISEF · 2019
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, or nAChRs, form the basis of nicotine addiction. The ALPHA4BETA2ALPHA5 nAChR is the focus of this study. When an individual uses, either a cigarette or an…
ISEF · 2019
Microbiology
Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) is an infectious disease characterized by flu-like symptoms that can progress rapidly to a fatal respiratory disease. HPS is caused by Sin Nombre Virus (S…
ISEF · 2019
Earth and Environmental Sciences
A decline in photosynthetic rates of zooxanthellae due to heightened ocean temperatures decreases the energy produced by the algae for the coral, leading to an expulsion of zooxanthellae fro…
ISEF · 2019
Biomedical and Health Sciences Third Award
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication in hospitalized patients, with mortality rates as high as 50% in intensive care unit patients; therefore, early detection of this condition…
ISEF · 2019
Plant Sciences
Using chemicals such as 2,4-D, scientists have been able to cause the formation of pseudonodules within non-nodulating plants. Since certain auxins were effective in producing pseudonodules,…
ISEF · 2019
Embedded Systems
The white cane, due to its current design, is unable to offer the visually impaired a level of independence that is achievable with modern technology as it can only detect obstacles up to kn…
ISEF · 2019
Animal Sciences
Mosquitoes are estimated to kill between 700,000 and one million people per year through disease transmission, which is why effective mosquito control methods are imperative. An often-overlo…
ISEF · 2019
Translational Medical Science
The SMART System is designed to improve radiotherapy cancer treatment. This is performed through the use of two novel devices, forming an integrated system. The Specialised Magnetic Array fo…
ISEF · 2019
Environmental Engineering
One of the most dangerous components of an oil spill is the emulsion that forms between the spilled oil and surrounding seawater, as this submerged emulsion can last for many years and is di…
ISEF · 2019
Engineering Mechanics
This experiment was conducted to determine the stability of an aircraft wing with varied angles of winglets. Winglets give aircraft a performance improvement between five and seven percent b…
ISEF · 2019
Mathematics
Moment of inertia is a quantity measuring of the resistance of a body to the angular acceleration. The quantity can be commonly calculated using integral calculus of which could be very comp…
ISEF · 2019
Plant Sciences
Purpose: The purpose of this experiment was to apply simulated herbicide drift of 2,4-BD and cobra on to soybeans to increase T/Ha yield.The herbicides in this research were applied to soybe…
ISEF · 2019
Energy: Physical
The enormous demand for electricity and with a growing population we need to supply more electricity. Majority of our electricity is from a non-renewable energy source. This initiative allow…
ISEF · 2019
Materials Science
Synthetic polymers are responsible for environmental damages. Bacterial cellulose is an alternative biopolymer highlighted for its unique physicochemical properties. Macadamia nut’s consumpt…
ISEF · 2019
Physics and Astronomy
As technology increases in function and ability, threats against security and privacy also grow. The results of this project could better refine the ability of sending undecryptable messages…
ISEF · 2019
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Regarding feminine hygiene products, the “FDA recommends that tampons be free of harmful chemicals and any pesticide and herbicide residues,” (2018) with no specific regulations that compani…
ISEF · 2019
Materials Science
The purpose of this experiment was to determine if using chicken feathers as fibers in fiber reinforced concrete could be a potential way to recycle them. My hypothesis was that the feathers…
ISEF · 2019
Animal Sciences Third Award
One-third of food produced for human consumption is wasted. This equates to approximately 1.3 billion tonnes annually, most of which becomes landfill. This study examines one way consumers c…
ISEF · 2019
Microbiology
Staphylococcus epidermidis (S. epidermidis) is a common skin bacteria that can form biofilms on plastic devices. In a study by Zhang, Lemna minor was found to be a model plant system. Possib…
ISEF · 2019
Microbiology
Sustainable chemistry, consists of chemistry directed towards the design of chemical products and processes where the reduction or elimination of products of harmful materials is implied for…
ISEF · 2019
Environmental Engineering
Oil-based substances in pools combine with chlorine to create disinfectant byproducts that are respiratory irritants. These are difficult to filter because they only partially dissolve. The…
ISEF · 2019
Microbiology
Currently the control of fungal diseases in horticultural produce is managed through the heavy use of fungicides, yet this presents numerous concerns regarding the environment and health in…
ISEF · 2019
Animal Sciences
Natural fertilizers, such as chicken manure, are very important for good crop yield. Current research uses non laying type birds at a fixed time point in their lifespan to determine nitrogen…
ISEF · 2019
Microbiology
The increase of antibiotic resistance poses a threat to the global population. Many consumers are using products such as colloidal silver as an alternative to treat bacterial infections. The…
ISEF · 2019
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
In the next 5 years, leading car companies promise to release unmanned vehicles, but we are sure that the steering wheel, pedals and the driver himself will be still in the vehicle’s debts.…
ISEF · 2019
Materials Science
The primary cause of cardiovascular disease, like myocardial infarction and ischemic stroke, is the blockage of blood vessels by blood clots. Treatment requires fibrinolytic agents, like tis…
ISEF · 2019
Systems Software
Nowadays there is a great interest in artificial neural networks, but the materials on this topic are either incomprehensible for high school students or offer ready-made solutions using hig…
ISEF · 2019
Materials Science
This research mainly focuses on exploiting the concept of Industrial Park by creating an interconnected network of factories. A separation system using artificial intelligence separates wast…
ISEF · 2019
Microbiology
Nearly 1 in 10 people are sickened by foodborne diseases each year. But, rampant use of broad-spectrum antibiotics can lead to antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Many cultures have natural metho…