Bacterial Pigments, Survivability, Implications, and Applications Introduction Colour in the microscopic world differs greatly from colour in the macroscopic world in its purpose. In the macroscopic world it is used for camouflage by many animals, to show off to potential mates by birds, and to express ourselves as humans. But most microbes cannot see, and …
Abstract Regular physical activity has long been known to have positive effects on mood and mental health. In this study, the antidepressant effect of exercise in the brain of patients with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), which includes symptoms such as decreased mood and motivation caused by changes in the chemical molecules of the brain, was …
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Nishka Srivastava Anti-counterfeiting technology inspired by the wings of a butterfly. A robotic arm inspired by an elephant’s trunk. Fascinating ideas like these are everyday at The Biomimicry Institute – an organisation dedicated to promoting biomimicry, or design that emulates nature to create sustainable and effective solutions to our problems. Recently the Institute held their …
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Laura Márquez-Cianci Instituto Tecnológico de Monterrey Campus Cuernavaca, Morelos, México Abstract: It is a fact that as years go by, hair turns gray, bones weaken, vitality is lost, and the body’s ability to fight against diseases decreases. Getting old can be a painful reminder of time’s harsh realities. However, why do humans age? Why do …
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Zeen Ahmad Covid-19 has greatly impacted us all in many ways since the pandemic has started. It has had a significant toll on the mental health of many. Worries may have stemmed from the anxiety of getting the virus or from simply staying at home for too long. The impact of Covid-19 on mental health …
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Anna Almasan An essay regarding how high quality soil can capture carbon and reduce the effects of climate change Abstract With the ever more prudent threat of the climate crisis scientists have been searching for solutions. One such solution has presented itself in the form of Regenerative Farming. Regenerative farming is preferred as it is …
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Weina Jin Abstract Everything alive stemmed from just one cell, but under pressure of many factors, differentiated into the great variation of life found on our planet. Biodiversity is a measure of this variation. First zooming in on the story of a mysterious flower, this article relates this plant to approaches to recording biodiversity in …
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Introduction Known for being picturesque and colourful, corals are paramount to the maintenance of global biodiversity. Corals are the keystones of their ecosystems- the eponymous coral reefs. Coral reefs cover less than 0.1% of the ocean floor, yet host more than a quarter of all the fish species on the planet. They support the livelihoods …
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 …
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Abstract Alzheimer Disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects about 5.8 million people today, and is expected to grow to 13.8 million in 2050.[1] AD is a disorder that begins on the biochemical level with neurofibrillary tangles and β-amyloid plaques.[2] As the biochemical pathology accumulates throughout different regions of the brain, from the …
