1300 MICROBIOLOGY AND CELL BIOLOGY

By: Meghana W.Year: 2023School: Deerfield ElementaryGrade: 6Science Teacher: Aimee Rosser In today’s world, E. Coli outbreaks have become increasingly common, claiming countless lives. While lab-made antibiotics against E. Coli do exist, they often remain inaccessible to underserved and rural populations due to cost and limited facilities. Additionally, the bacterium has developed increased resistance to antibiotics, emphasizing the need …

By: Kaixuan H.Year: 2023School: Sage Hill SchoolGrade: 11Science Teacher: Todd Haney In the quest for advancing public health, the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria has posed a significant challenge. As we face this ever-growing threat, exploring alternative methods of disinfection and sterilization becomes paramount. Kaixuan, in his OCSEF project, embarked on a science project with the goal of evaluating …

By: Ryan M.Year: 2022School: Fairmont Private SchoolsGrade: 8Science Teacher: Michael Morin Each year, E. coli infections cause significant health problems in the United States, with approximately 265,000 illnesses and about 100 deaths reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Current treatments for pathogenic E. coli infections can increase the risk of kidney failure, making it essential …

By: Arjun G.Year: 2022School: Los Alamitos HighGrade: 10Science Teacher: Tim Jones Synergies and Bactericidal Properties of Copper (Cu) and Zinc (Zn) Nanoparticles in Wound Healing and Other Potential Antimicrobial Treatment for the Healthcare Industry Antimicrobial resistance is a significant global health problem, leading to the development of alternative therapies for wound treatment and infection prevention. Metal nanoparticles such …

By: Harleen A.Year: 2021School: Irvine HighGrade: 10Science Teacher: Crystal Cooper Fungi (yeasts and molds) cause food spoilage and contribute to food-borne disease incidence. Mycotoxins produced by these types of molds are often associated with several diseases. Since ancient times, many spices have been used for food preservation, and this study examines some of those common …

By: Lenna Lo & Aashna T.Year: 2000School: Brywood Elementary, 6th gradeDivision: JuniorAdvisor: Mr. Cady Which location in the school collects the most mold? We think that the plastic slide will have the most mold because they are touched by many kid’s bottoms that may have been sitting on the grass, the blacktop, and many other …

By: David K.Year: 2000School: Portola High School, 9th gradeDivision: Senior Throughout history, spices have played an important role in both food and medicine for enhanced flavor and antimicrobial properties respectively. Although a negative correlation between pathogenic bacteria and common spices has been corroborated by prior studies, no studies have fully explored the effects of spices …