2024
To better understand the local rodent population and its potential for disease transmission, owl pellets were collected from an abandoned building that was soon to undergo renovation in Burke County, NC. Over two years, 12 pellets were dissected, with eight pellets dissected in the first year and the remaining four in the second year.
To better understand the local rodent population and its potential for disease transmission, owl pellets were collected from an abandoned building that was soon to undergo renovation in Burke County, NC. Over two years, 12 pellets were dissected, with eight pellets dissected in the first year and the remaining four in the second year.
Depression is the persistent sadness or lack of interest in previously rewarding activities and has devastating effects on much of the global population. The neuropeptide cholecystokinin (CCK) controls satiety in humans and travels along a signaling pathway related to the brain-gut axis in humans.
Depression is the persistent sadness or lack of interest in previously rewarding activities and has devastating effects on much of the global population. The neuropeptide cholecystokinin (CCK) controls satiety in humans and travels along a signaling pathway related to the brain-gut axis in humans.
Gallstones, typically benign and harmless hardened deposits of digestive fluids, present in the gallbladder can cause severe painful complications if left untreated and can lead to removal surgery.
Gallstones, typically benign and harmless hardened deposits of digestive fluids, present in the gallbladder can cause severe painful complications if left untreated and can lead to removal surgery.
Air pollution is a pressing ecological issue with significant impacts on both public health and the environment. Poor air quality is a major contributor to respiratory diseases and is linked to millions of deaths annually, but many countries cannot afford air monitoring equipment. This lack of data makes it difficult to assess the health and environmental risks resulting from pollutant exposure.
Air pollution is a pressing ecological issue with significant impacts on both public health and the environment. Poor air quality is a major contributor to respiratory diseases and is linked to millions of deaths annually, but many countries cannot afford air monitoring equipment. This lack of data makes it difficult to assess the health and environmental risks resulting from pollutant exposure.
In the dynamic realm of digital communication, managing and optimizing network traffic is critical. Efficient forecasting of network traffic volumes, crucial for maintaining network quality, poses significant challenges due to the volatile nature of data flow. This study introduces a novel approach using Long Short-Term Memory networks to enhance forecasting accuracy.
In the dynamic realm of digital communication, managing and optimizing network traffic is critical. Efficient forecasting of network traffic volumes, crucial for maintaining network quality, poses significant challenges due to the volatile nature of data flow. This study introduces a novel approach using Long Short-Term Memory networks to enhance forecasting accuracy.
The use of air ambulance services, a critical component of emergency medical response, has become increasingly prevalent in transporting critically ill or injured patients to medical emergency sites. This essay aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of air ambulance services by exploring their definition, importance in trauma care, and the economic and personal finance aspects associated with these life-saving interventions.
The use of air ambulance services, a critical component of emergency medical response, has become increasingly prevalent in transporting critically ill or injured patients to medical emergency sites. This essay aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of air ambulance services by exploring their definition, importance in trauma care, and the economic and personal finance aspects associated with these life-saving interventions.
This study evaluated the effects of several ink types on the biodegradability of cellulose. Paper is one of the main components of cellulosic waste, which is a major environmental problem worldwide. The effects of several ink types, such as alcohol-based, water-based, algae-based, and oil-based inks, on the degradation of cellulose were studied.
This study evaluated the effects of several ink types on the biodegradability of cellulose. Paper is one of the main components of cellulosic waste, which is a major environmental problem worldwide. The effects of several ink types, such as alcohol-based, water-based, algae-based, and oil-based inks, on the degradation of cellulose were studied.
Alzheimer’s Disease is a neurodegenerative brain disorder that affects close to six million people in the US alone. The disease is characterized by amyloid beta plaque buildup in the brain which limits proper communication and connection between neurons.
Alzheimer’s Disease is a neurodegenerative brain disorder that affects close to six million people in the US alone. The disease is characterized by amyloid beta plaque buildup in the brain which limits proper communication and connection between neurons.
Melorheostosis is a rare bone disorder characterized by a mutation in the MAP2K1 gene in the MAPK signaling pathways, overproducing MEK1 protein, resulting in abnormal, flowing bone growth. Treatment and diagnosis options are limited; therefore, this experiment explores the use of Moringa oleifera, a promising natural product, as a potential treatment option for melorheostosis.
Melorheostosis is a rare bone disorder characterized by a mutation in the MAP2K1 gene in the MAPK signaling pathways, overproducing MEK1 protein, resulting in abnormal, flowing bone growth. Treatment and diagnosis options are limited; therefore, this experiment explores the use of Moringa oleifera, a promising natural product, as a potential treatment option for melorheostosis.
Plant viruses are a prevalent issue as they pose detrimental effects on agriculture, the food economy, and numerous individuals worldwide. One major effect of these viruses is tissue necrosis (breakdown of tissue), which plays a significant role in the decrease of crop yields. This study focused on the Tobacco Mosaic Virus, which infects over 350 plant species, causes necrotic symptoms, and exhibits a high transmission rate.
Plant viruses are a prevalent issue as they pose detrimental effects on agriculture, the food economy, and numerous individuals worldwide. One major effect of these viruses is tissue necrosis (breakdown of tissue), which plays a significant role in the decrease of crop yields. This study focused on the Tobacco Mosaic Virus, which infects over 350 plant species, causes necrotic symptoms, and exhibits a high transmission rate.
Supernova remnants and pulsars are highly related phenomena, both can be produced from the same cosmic explosion. This research uses two strategies to estimate the ages of young supernova remnants and evaluates their reliability.
Supernova remnants and pulsars are highly related phenomena, both can be produced from the same cosmic explosion. This research uses two strategies to estimate the ages of young supernova remnants and evaluates their reliability.
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance is a fundamental tool in chemistry for elucidating the molecular structure of unidentified substances. The evaluation of 13C NMR spectra can be challenging due to the numerous factors that affect the peaks and their locations.
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance is a fundamental tool in chemistry for elucidating the molecular structure of unidentified substances. The evaluation of 13C NMR spectra can be challenging due to the numerous factors that affect the peaks and their locations.
2025
Frequent poor mental health (FPMH) is an increasingly significant public health concern in the United States, affecting many adults and severely disrupting their quality of life, yet comprehensive analysis incorporating behavioral and quality of life factors is limited.
Frequent poor mental health (FPMH) is an increasingly significant public health concern in the United States, affecting many adults and severely disrupting their quality of life, yet comprehensive analysis incorporating behavioral and quality of life factors is limited.
Eating disorders (ED) are psychiatric conditions that are associated with disturbances in eating behaviors as well as thoughts and emotions related to eating. This paper seeks to explore the ethical controversies that can arise from the use of tDCS, including its potential risks and implications for ED treatment.
Eating disorders (ED) are psychiatric conditions that are associated with disturbances in eating behaviors as well as thoughts and emotions related to eating. This paper seeks to explore the ethical controversies that can arise from the use of tDCS, including its potential risks and implications for ED treatment.
The study of T-cell and B-cell population dynamics concerning the effects of aging presents significant challenges due to individual variations in health conditions and the complex interrelations within the immune system leading to diverse outcomes. The author creates a systematic approach to create computational models, which simulate the long-term population dynamics of T-cells and B-cells under conditions of aging.
The study of T-cell and B-cell population dynamics concerning the effects of aging presents significant challenges due to individual variations in health conditions and the complex interrelations within the immune system leading to diverse outcomes. The author creates a systematic approach to create computational models, which simulate the long-term population dynamics of T-cells and B-cells under conditions of aging.
In recent years effort has been made to innovate alternative sustainable options to classic materials. Rubber is one of those materials that poses a major problem worldwide as it fills landfills, infiltrates ecosystems, and poses a threat to wildlife. The author aims to develop a method of green synthesis of a latex natural rubber (LNR) material specific to the purpose of rubber band production with increased decomposability and a decreased negative impact on the ecosystem as well as minimized cost.
In recent years effort has been made to innovate alternative sustainable options to classic materials. Rubber is one of those materials that poses a major problem worldwide as it fills landfills, infiltrates ecosystems, and poses a threat to wildlife. The author aims to develop a method of green synthesis of a latex natural rubber (LNR) material specific to the purpose of rubber band production with increased decomposability and a decreased negative impact on the ecosystem as well as minimized cost.
The author delves deeply into the ethical aspects and risks of designer babies— an embryo whose genetic makeup is altered.
The author delves deeply into the ethical aspects and risks of designer babies— an embryo whose genetic makeup is altered.
On April 1st, Dr. Moore from the Duke Neurology Department met with authors of the Morganton Scientific. Three of our authors asked their clinicial neuroscience questions and discussed the current state of the field as well as their own projects.
On April 1st, Dr. Moore from the Duke Neurology Department met with authors of the Morganton Scientific. Three of our authors asked their clinicial neuroscience questions and discussed the current state of the field as well as their own projects.
On March 25th, Mrs. Erika Cummings from the Duke Neurology Department visited the NCSSM Morganton Campus. During her visit, she spoke with authors of the Morganton Scientific who asked their questions regarding neuroscience in clinical practice.
On March 25th, Mrs. Erika Cummings from the Duke Neurology Department visited the NCSSM Morganton Campus. During her visit, she spoke with authors of the Morganton Scientific who asked their questions regarding neuroscience in clinical practice.
This research paper explores factors contributing to the psychology that makes up an abuser by analyzing two comprehensive studies.
This research paper explores factors contributing to the psychology that makes up an abuser by analyzing two comprehensive studies.
This study focuses on the feasibility of using affordable piezoelectric sensors to power low-power biosensors, aiming to reduce reliance on conventional batteries.
This study focuses on the feasibility of using affordable piezoelectric sensors to power low-power biosensors, aiming to reduce reliance on conventional batteries.
This project focused on increasing the efficiency of solar panels through focusing and reflective materials and comparing the results over different weather conditions.
This project focused on increasing the efficiency of solar panels through focusing and reflective materials and comparing the results over different weather conditions.
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) continues to rise globally, highlighting an urgent need for effective and accessible interventions. The author uses Bombyx mori silkworms as a novel, cost-effective model to evaluate the impact of lactic acid fermented foods on hyperglycemia and create a physiologically relevant model for T2D.
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) continues to rise globally, highlighting an urgent need for effective and accessible interventions. The author uses Bombyx mori silkworms as a novel, cost-effective model to evaluate the impact of lactic acid fermented foods on hyperglycemia and create a physiologically relevant model for T2D.
This study utilized software such as Gaussian 16 to conduct molecular orbital, natural bond orbital, and bond order calculations to predict qualities of prodrugs. Additionally, this study utilized the StarDrop software to predict effectiveness when binding to important target proteins.
This study utilized software such as Gaussian 16 to conduct molecular orbital, natural bond orbital, and bond order calculations to predict qualities of prodrugs. Additionally, this study utilized the StarDrop software to predict effectiveness when binding to important target proteins.
In the interest of finding more sustainable and accessible materials to replace cotton pads for the multitude of women unable to access safe menstrual products, the author conducts experiments involving the absorption of pineapple and sisal fibers to produce biodegradable options.
In the interest of finding more sustainable and accessible materials to replace cotton pads for the multitude of women unable to access safe menstrual products, the author conducts experiments involving the absorption of pineapple and sisal fibers to produce biodegradable options.
A literature review on the impact of Immunotherapy Techniques in Lymphocytic Leukemia. This paper dives into differing immunotherapy techniques from other scientific articles and studies worldwide, compiling them to measure their efficacy. This study investigates drugs like Blinatumomab and CART19 therapies present in the research.
A literature review on the impact of Immunotherapy Techniques in Lymphocytic Leukemia. This paper dives into differing immunotherapy techniques from other scientific articles and studies worldwide, compiling them to measure their efficacy. This study investigates drugs like Blinatumomab and CART19 therapies present in the research.
This project focuses on the enzymatic degradation of the most common packaging plastic by an enzyme system naturally developed by a Japanese bacterium found in 2016. There was no sign of substantial degradation of the post-consumer plastic in the experiment, however it seems likely that pre-treating methods could allow for stronger levels of degradation and thus more effective recycling.
This project focuses on the enzymatic degradation of the most common packaging plastic by an enzyme system naturally developed by a Japanese bacterium found in 2016. There was no sign of substantial degradation of the post-consumer plastic in the experiment, however it seems likely that pre-treating methods could allow for stronger levels of degradation and thus more effective recycling.
Though Parkinson's Disease has been thought to originate from the brain, recent studies suggest that the disorder may have also stemmed from the gut microbiome. The author discusses an experiment involving Caenorhabditis elegans models to determine if probiotics reduce alpha-synuclein aggregation, improve motor symptoms, and extend lifespan in C. elegans models of Parkinson's disease.
Though Parkinson's Disease has been thought to originate from the brain, recent studies suggest that the disorder may have also stemmed from the gut microbiome. The author discusses an experiment involving Caenorhabditis elegans models to determine if probiotics reduce alpha-synuclein aggregation, improve motor symptoms, and extend lifespan in C. elegans models of Parkinson's disease.
Both the economy and chemical reactions can act as a system in equilibrium. This papers explores this interdisciplinary concept by modeling reversible reactions using both chemical equilibrium and economic models utilizing software such as Gaussian and Mathematica-based modeling.
Both the economy and chemical reactions can act as a system in equilibrium. This papers explores this interdisciplinary concept by modeling reversible reactions using both chemical equilibrium and economic models utilizing software such as Gaussian and Mathematica-based modeling.
The U.S. discards over 34 billion pounds of textiles annually, with minimal recycling due to complex fiber blends and microscopic scale, making separation and reuse extremely difficult.
The U.S. discards over 34 billion pounds of textiles annually, with minimal recycling due to complex fiber blends and microscopic scale, making separation and reuse extremely difficult.
Chemokine receptors like CXCR4 play critical roles in cellular signaling, influencing processes such as cancer metastasis and immune regulation. Understanding CXCR4’s interaction with its natural ligand, CXCL12, is key for targeted drug design. In this study, we used SwissDock to probe the binding interactions of CXCL12 with CXCR4, comparing them to CXCR3 to evaluate specificity.
Chemokine receptors like CXCR4 play critical roles in cellular signaling, influencing processes such as cancer metastasis and immune regulation. Understanding CXCR4’s interaction with its natural ligand, CXCL12, is key for targeted drug design. In this study, we used SwissDock to probe the binding interactions of CXCL12 with CXCR4, comparing them to CXCR3 to evaluate specificity.
This study investigates the effects of electric field exposure on alpha-synuclein aggregation and motor function in C. elegans models of Parkinson's disease. Using fluorescence imaging and motion tracking, the research quantifies protein degradation and locomotion improvements, revealing a significant reduction in alpha-synuclein aggregates and an increase in worm mobility post-treatment. These findings suggest that electric fields could be a promising non-invasive approach for mitigating neurodegenerative disease symptoms.
This study investigates the effects of electric field exposure on alpha-synuclein aggregation and motor function in C. elegans models of Parkinson's disease. Using fluorescence imaging and motion tracking, the research quantifies protein degradation and locomotion improvements, revealing a significant reduction in alpha-synuclein aggregates and an increase in worm mobility post-treatment. These findings suggest that electric fields could be a promising non-invasive approach for mitigating neurodegenerative disease symptoms.
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The Morganton Scientific showcases some of the most interesting and complex math- and science-centered research projects explored by students at NCSSM. We are a public high school where talented students realize their potential and find their niche.
The Morganton Scientific showcases some of the most interesting and complex math- and science-centered research projects explored by students at NCSSM. We are a public high school where talented students realize their potential and find their niche.
The Morganton Scientific showcases some of the most interesting and complex math- and science-centered research projects explored by students at NCSSM. We are a public high school where talented students realize their potential and find their niche.
The Morganton Scientific showcases some of the most interesting and complex math- and science-centered research projects explored by students at NCSSM. We are a public high school where talented students realize their potential and find their niche.
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