Asmita – Young Scientists Journal

Investigating the Effect of Oxidative Stress on Cassava and Castor Bean

Posted May 2, 2021May 2, 2021 Tanvi Sri Sai Penugonda, Shaina Ambashta, Aarushi Deshpande, Yashvi PatelLeave a commentPosted in Biology

Tanvi Sri Sai Penugonda, Shaina Ambashta, Aarushi Deshpande, Yashvi Patel Advisor: Soumya Suresh BASIS Irvington High School, Fremont CA; Fremont Christian High School, Fremont; Granada High School, Livermore, CA, Aspiring Scholars Directed Research Program, Fremont, CA; Department of Biology KEYWORDS: Oxidative Stress, Abiotic, GRAS gene, Antioxidant, Post-harvest Physiological Deterioration Abstract Oxidative stress in plants develops […]

Core/Shell Quantum Dots: The Next “Big Thing” of the Display Industry

Posted April 3, 2021April 3, 2021 Gina LeeLeave a commentPosted in Engineering

Abstract This review paper is a summary and introduction to core/shell quantum dots, as well as discussing their current and perhaps future role in modern-age electroluminescent devices. Quantum dots, with their extremely large color variety and tunable properties are becoming more and more the next “Big Thing” in the liquid crystal display (LCD) industry, and […]

Diagnostic Difficulties Associated Erdheim Chester

Posted April 3, 2021April 3, 2021 Jonathan ColacoLeave a commentPosted in Medicine

Abstract: Over the last 20 years, the prognosis for those with Erdheim-Chester disease, a histiocytic neoplasm, has improved dramatically due to the increased speed at which doctors can identify and treat the condition. Although great strides have been made, the pace at which doctors are able to diagnose the condition is still considered extremely slow. […]

CORONAVIRUS: THE WHOLE STORY

Posted March 20, 2021March 20, 2021 Yadukrish Karthikeyan3 CommentsPosted in Biology

By Yadukrish Karthikeyan Figure 1: Coronavirus Illustration [1] Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world, and will likely continue to for the foreseeable future. This report explores the virus that caused this commotion, how and where the virus originated, and how the human race is predicted to finally overcome it. Part I: The Virus […]

Ember Accumulation during Wildfires

Posted March 4, 2021March 4, 2021 Rishub ShahLeave a commentPosted in Engineering

Student Research Paper by Rishub Shah ([email protected]) Mentor: Dr. Franz Richter ([email protected]). Thanks for the opportunity: Dr. Michael Gollner ([email protected]). December 2020 Abstract Wildfires are a leading cause of property damage, injury and death throughout the world. A major way in which wildfires spread is through embers or firebrands. The transport and deposition of embers […]

Multidrug Resistant Tuberculosis: What is Multidrug-Resistance? Strategies against multidrug-resistance tuberculosis

Posted March 4, 2021March 4, 2021 Seo Hong1 CommentPosted in Biology

Seo Young Hong La Canada High School, Grade 12 United States UCI x GATI BEAM [email protected] 1. ABSTRACT Multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria strains are one of the most dangerous threats of the century. The World Health Organization (WHO) states that tuberculosis (TB) is within the top 10 leading causes of death, and with the rise of […]

Correlations between sport and science interests

Posted February 13, 2021February 13, 2021 Maria Renke1 CommentPosted in Medicine

ABSTRACT Participating in sports can affect young people’s lives by influencing their interests. A survey carried out with 500 young people showed that their subject choices and interests correlated with their sport interests. The questionnaire was designed to collect data including the age, gender, educational background and sporting experience of each participant as well as […]