angle: The distance (usually measured in degrees) between two intersecting lines or planes at or near the point where they intersect.
animal models: A non-human animal that substitutes for a human in a research test. Which animal a lab uses depends on how closely its body parts or chemical signaling systems match those of humans.
yearly: an adjective for something that happens every year. (In botany) Since it is a plant that only lives for one year, it usually produces showy flowers and produces many seeds.
average: Term (in science) for arithmetic mean. The sum of a number group divided by the size of the group.
bug: Slang term for insects. It can also refer to bacteria.
Compound: (often used as a synonym for chemical) A compound is a substance that is formed when two or more chemical elements are combined (combined) in certain proportions. For example, water is a compound formed by two hydrogen atoms bonded to one oxygen atom. The element symbol is H2O.
concussion: Temporary loss of consciousness, headache, dizziness, and forgetfulness due to a strong blow to the head.
engineering: A field of study that uses mathematics and science to solve practical problems. People who work in this field are known as engineers.
Drosophila: small flies belonging to the species Drosophila melanogaster. Scientists often use these short-lived animals as “guinea pigs” for laboratory research. This is because these animals are easy to grow, can reach adulthood in a short period of time, and their bodies share many of the same characteristics and reactions as more complex animals, including mammals.
high school: Designation of grades 9 through 12 in the U.S. compulsory public education system. High school graduates can apply to university for further advanced education.
inflammation: (adjective, inflammatory) The body's response to cell injury or obesity. It is often accompanied by swelling, redness, heat, and pain. It is also a fundamental feature that contributes to the onset and worsening of many diseases, especially heart disease and diabetes.
insect: A type of arthropod that, as an adult, has six legs and three body parts: head, thorax, and abdomen. It is home to hundreds of thousands of insects, including bees, beetles, flies, and moths.
native: Associated with a specific location. Since recorded history, native plants and animals have been found in specific locations. These species also tend to develop within an area and occur naturally there (not because they have been planted or moved by humans). Most are particularly well adapted to their environment.
Regeneron International Science and Technology Fair: (Regeneron ISEF) First launched in 1950, this contest is one of three contests created (and still administered) by scientific societies. Currently, approximately 2,000 high school students from approximately 70 countries, regions, and regions each year have the opportunity to present their independent research at Regeneron ISEF and compete for an average of approximately $9 million in prize money.
side effects: Unanticipated problems or harm caused by a procedure or treatment.
scientific association: A nonprofit organization founded in 1921 and based in Washington, DC. Since its founding, the association has promoted public involvement in scientific research as well as public understanding of science. The company has three prestigious awards: Regeneron Science Talent Search (started in 1942), Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (originally started in 1950), MASTERS (from 2010 to 2022), and Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators. Founded and continues to run science competitions. Challenge (starting in 2023). The association also publishes award-winning journalism. science news (released in 1922) and Exploring science news (Created in 2003).
Sophisticated: A term used to describe something advanced, complex, and/or elegant.
supplement: (verb) to add to something. (in nutrition) something – often a vitamin or mineral – taken in tablet or liquid form to improve the diet. For example, it may provide more of some nutrients that are thought to be beneficial for health. It may also provide some substance in the diet that is claimed to promote health.
toxic:(n. toxicity) can be toxic or can harm or kill cells, tissues, or whole organisms. A measure of the risk posed by such poisons is their toxicity.
traumatic brain injury: Brain damage caused by an external impact such as an explosion or a direct impact (as can occur in a car accident). This injury, also called a traumatic brain injury, can cause temporary or permanent impairments in thinking, memory, and physical movement.
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