CSSF Category Awards: 2008
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology

Junior Division

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J0405 — First Place

Samantha M. Guhan, Grade 8
A Behind the Scenes Look at the Idli Fermentation
Advisor: Mrs. Nicole Mitchell
School: Sycamore Canyon School, Newbury Park, Ventura County

J0402 — Second Place

Alyssa L. Chan, Grade 8
Alzheimer's Disease: Inhibitory Effects of Metals and Metal-EDTA Complexes on Peroxidase Activity
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas, San Diego County

J0401 — Third Place

Vivek A. Banerjee, Grade 8
Sequence Comparison across Species as a Predictor of Gene Function
Advisor: Dr. Utpal Banerjee
School: Portola (Gaspar de) Middle School, Tarzana, Los Angeles County

J0410 — Fourth Place

Taimur M. Rehan, Grade 7
Exploring Transgenics: Phenotypic Detection of Gene Activity in Fruit Flies
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas, San Diego County

J0412 — Honorable Mention

Divya Siddarth, Grade 6
Got DNA? Investigating the Effect of Temperature on DNA Extraction
Advisor: Mr. Norman Brennan
School: Mirman School for Gifted Children, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County

J0414 — Honorable Mention

Chloe B. Warinner, Grade 8
DNA vs. Hair Analysis: Should They Be Admissible in a Court of Law?
Advisor: Ms. Christine Henzler
School: La Colina Junior High School, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County

J0417 — Honorable Mention

Olivia E. Wong, Grade 8
The Effects of Various Amylase Enzymes on the Starch Hydrolysis
Advisor: Mr. Richard Mekemson
School: Glenn (John) Middle School, Indio, Riverside County