2001 Category Winners in
Biochemistry / Molecular Biology

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First Place: S0307

Chen, Samuel L. Grade 9, Los Angeles County
The Effect of GSK-3beta on Testicular Germ Cells: Generation of Versatile Vectors for Transgenic Studies
Advisor: Mr. Thomas Jett
School: California Academy of Mathematics & Science, Carson

Second Place: S0302

Baskin-Sommers, Arielle R. Grade 10, Los Angeles County
Does Heteroplasmy in Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) Vary by Race?
Advisor: Mrs. Pat Noel
School: Campbell Hall School, North Hollywood

Third Place: S0313

Gomez, Jessica Grade 12, San Diego County
Does Substantial Exposure to UV Radiation Cause any Significant Genetic Effects in Sordaria fimicola?
Advisor: Mr. Steven Rodecker
School: Chula Vista Senior High School, Chula Vista

Honorable Mention: S0322

Marr, Henry L. Grade 10, Los Angeles County
Regulation of Bmp-4 Expression in the Early Chick Embryo
Advisor: Dr. Mark Selleck
School: Alhambra High School, Alhambra