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ISEF · 2025
Biomedical and Health Sciences
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of various anti-plaque toothpaste formulations in reducing plaque, with a particular focus on comparing whitening and non-whitening products. P…
ISEF · 2025
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Globally, over 18% of men and 20% of women have been diagnosed with obesity as of 2025. While approved artificial sweeteners like aspartame, sucralose, acesulfame K, and saccharin are common…
ISEF · 2025
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Sepsis—a global health priority declared by the World Health Organization—is a life-threatening immune response to infection and the cause of 20% of all deaths. Early recognition is crucial,…
ISEF · 2025
Translational Medical Science
Cancers arise from mutations in genes regulating cell growth, with the p53 tumor suppressor gene being mutated in over 50% of cases. The p53 protein activates genes that block cell prolifera…
ISEF · 2025
Environmental Engineering
Birds are not only one of the most magnificent creatures but also serve as crucial indicators of ecosystem health. However, bird populations are declining as habitats are being lost due to d…
ISEF · 2025
Chemistry
One of the main challenges with today’s batteries is their relatively low volumetric and specific capacities. The highest specific capacity can be achieved with lithium-air batteries, which…
ISEF · 2025
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Company valuation influences billions in capital allocation across individual and institutional investors. While established methods like discounted cash flow and dividend discount models pr…
ISEF · 2025
Microbiology
The high microbial density of the oral cavity compromises the effectiveness of dental cements consequently increasing the number of secondary infections caused by remaining bacteria. Despite…
ISEF · 2025
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Colorectal cancer (CRC) ranks as the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Although CRC incidence rates have traditionally been the highest in developed nations, they are…
ISEF · 2025
Environmental Engineering
Access to clean drinking water is essential for public health, yet traditional periodic testing delays contaminant detection, leading to increased health risks and higher remediation costs.…
ISEF · 2025
Materials Science
This research aims to develop an eco-friendly bioplastic using natural ingredients—gum arabic, flaxseeds, and glycerin—to provide a sustainable alternative to conventional plastic while pres…
ISEF · 2025
Embedded Systems
Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) are AI-driven drones designed to operate alongside manned fighter jets as part of the Air Force’s Next Generation Air Dominance initiative. However, these…
ISEF · 2025
Materials Science
Arsenic contamination in groundwater is a global public health concern, with many areas across the globe exceeding the World Health Organization’s maximum permissible limit of 10 µg/L. Healt…
ISEF · 2025
Biomedical Engineering
Workers in physically demanding fields—such as healthcare, manufacturing, and logistics—face high rates of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) due to repetitive lifting and sustained strain. Cu…
ISEF · 2025
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs), like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, are characterized by impairment of synaptic plasticity, the brain's capacity to rewire connections critical for cognition…
ISEF · 2025
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
Further optimization of renewable energy systems is crucial for efforts towards developing a sustainable future. Recently, offshore wind has become one of the most rapidly advancing solution…
ISEF · 2025
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics
Across the world, hundreds of millions of people are affected by a global inability to meet construction demands. In particular, widespread infrastructure inadequacy that will reach $100 tri…
ISEF · 2025
Behavioral and Social Sciences
This project introduces an Artificial intelligence powered web application designed to assist in the early detection of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through facial expression analysis. Usi…
ISEF · 2025
Environmental Engineering
The vast majority of research vessels are restricted by their large size and their need to be captained, making it difficult, if not impossible, for remote, shallow, and hard-to-reach locati…
ISEF · 2025
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Each year, over 10,000,000 people lose their lives to cancer. Many current cancer therapies cause deleterious side effects for patients and have an inordinate cost, ultimately leading to pat…
ISEF · 2025
Systems Software
A critical goal in robotics and autonomy is to teach robots to adapt to real-world collaborative tasks, particularly in automatic assembly. The ability of a robot to understand the original…
ISEF · 2025
Behavioral and Social Sciences
This project primarily aimed to quantitatively assess gender differences in the attribution of certain mental disorders to certain gender identities. It secondarily assessed gender differenc…
ISEF · 2025
Systems Software
The purpose of this engineering design project is to create and optimize an AI-based tool that uses a patient's textual descriptions of symptoms to predict the potential severity of their co…
ISEF · 2025
Plant Sciences
Aquaponics is a process of producing food through a symbiotic relationship between fish, which provide nutrients, and plants, which purify water. This project assesses the effectiveness of n…
ISEF · 2025
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Metastatic prostate cancer (mPC) stands second in cancer-related mortality among men. As current treatment options are largely palliative, there is a dire need for novel therapeutic targets…
ISEF · 2025
Microbiology
Tuberculosis (TB), caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, is once again the world's deadliest infectious disease, after being replaced by COVID-19 for three years. The only approved vaccine f…
ISEF · 2025
Microbiology
As artificial sweetener consumption rises, environmental contamination by sucralose has become a growing concern due to its persistence in aquatic ecosystems. Previous research has shown tha…
ISEF · 2025
Microbiology
The Cerrado, Brazil's second-largest biome, occupies 23% of the national territory and plays a crucial role in the agricultural economy, particularly in Mato Grosso do Sul, where pastures su…
ISEF · 2025
Translational Medical Science
Study Objective: The primary aim of this study was to investigate how P2X1 receptor activation in lung adenocarcinoma (LA) influences the tumor microenvironment, particularly in promoting pr…
ISEF · 2025
Physics and Astronomy
A transit occurs when an exoplanet blocks the light from its host star to cause a unique dimming. The Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) is an all-sky scanning space telescope that…