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Discovering Antibacterial Molecules in a Previously Uninvestigated Native American Medicinal Herb
Advisor: Ms. Lynette Burnside
School: University High School, Irvine, Orange County
Determining the Roles of CuSB, Flagellin, and AcrAB-TolC in Bacterial Responses to Nonlethal Nanosilver Concentrations
Advisor: Dr. Christine Koltermann
School: Notre Dame High School, San Jose, Santa Clara County
The Role of Tetraspanins in the Uptake of Candida albicans by Host Cells: Year 2
Advisor: Dr. Hong Liu
School: Palos Verdes High School, Palos Verdes Estates, Los Angeles County
Effects of Glycerol Solution on Freeze Tolerance and Photosynthetic Efficiency of Cyanobacteria for Use in Terraforming
Advisor: Ms. Kristina Koster
School: San Ramon Valley High School, Danville, Contra Costa County
Cellular Pathways for Increasing Fusion and Decreasing Replication of Varicella Zoster Virus
Advisor: Ms. Renee Fallon
School: Monta Vista High School, Cupertino, Santa Clara County
Derek Tan, Grade 11
Effectiveness of Phycocyanin, Isolated from Spirulina platensis, on the Inhibition of Neoblast Tumor Growth
Advisor: Mr. Scott Vander Veen
School: Valley Christian High School, San Jose, Santa Clara County
Using Machine Learning and Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy to Analyze the Effects of Antibiotics on P. aeruginosa
Advisor: Ms. Tanya Lerch
School: Sage Hill High School, Newport Coast, Orange County
Evaluation of Equisetum hyemale Extract as an Alternative Chemical for the Control of Penicillium italicum on Citrus
Advisor: Dr. Themis Michailides
School: Sanger High School, Sanger, Fresno County