Tilika Kulkarni, Applied Science Abstract Diabetes management is challenging and can pose significant problems for patients. Mobile health technologies, such as mobile apps, have shown potential in improving diabetes management and patient outcomes. However, existing apps often lack the capacity to provide personalized recommendations based on user data. This project aimed to develop an app […]
Ex Vivo Conductivity of Various Brain Tissues and Functional Neuronal Regions
Derek Yu, Applied Science Abstract Why do neurons have various functions? Testing differences in physical properties, particularly conductivity, may provide insight. Upon dissecting ex vivo sheep brains and measuring the voltage across various neuronal regions, data collected displayed distinct differences between different regions but similar readings for the same regions. Ex vivo sheep brains exhibited […]
The Effect of pH on Okra Mucilage to Entrap Microplastics
Jiayi Wu, Life Science Abstract The relationship between pH and the effectiveness of polysaccharides from okra mucilage is analyzed in this study to determine the optimal condition to entrap microplastics. To extract the mucilage from okra pods, the okra is heated using the microwave. Water resistant gauze and a funnel are used to filter the […]
Determining Inhibitory Action of Different Facial Cleansers on M. luteus
Fitz Hobbs, Life Science Abstract With the rise in the popularity of skincare products, it can be difficult for consumers to determine what to buy and what is most effective. The purpose of this study is to compare the inhibitory action of five popular facial cleansers on the bacterium M. luteus, common to skin […]