Accepted Manuscripts on Science & Sustainability

The Effect of Thiolated GMO consumption on the Fecundity and Longevity of Drosophila melanogaster

Author: Kenzie Albano, Saswati Bhattacharya

July 07, 2025

Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) have made a significant impact on our lives today. Most food products we consume have been genetically modified to enhance certain characteristics. This may include genes inserted to produce proteins that repel insects or enhance nutrient production in the food....

The Effect of Thiolated GMO consumption on the Fecundity and Longevity of Drosophila melanogaster

Author: Kenzie Albano

July 06, 2025

Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) have made a significant impact on our lives today. Most food products we consume have been genetically modified to enhance certain characteristics. This may include genes inserted to produce proteins that repel insects or enhance nutrient production in the food....

THE EFFECT OF ARTHROSPIRA (SPIRULINA) ON THE GROWTH OF BRASSICA OLERACEA VAR. CAPTITA

Author: Bielka Perez, Jimena Machuca

June 30, 2025

Exploration on Mars has caught the attention of many experts, scientists, and nations across the globe. However, there are a multitude of challenges that must be addressed before sending humans to Mars. This includes huge costs within the mission and even problematic issues revolving around human he...

The Effects of Ratios of Martian Regolith Simulant and Soil Compost along with Simulated Levels on the Cultivation of Beta Vulgaris

Author: Shannon Higgins

June 27, 2025

Major space organizations together with private companies now focus on sending humans to Mars which used to exist only in science fiction stories. The Soviet Union achieved a historic milestone in 1971 when Mars 3 successfully landed on the planet which enabled current space exploration progress. NA...

The effect of Caffeine on the rhizogenesis of Asparagus seeds

Author: Armaanjit Singh Jammy Jiang Ethan Choi

June 25, 2025

This experiment investigated caffeine’s effect on asparagus root development and the absorption of minerals. Previous studies have tested different concentrations of caffeine in a nutrient medium; thus, obtaining data on caffeine’s effect under optimal nutrient conditions becomes necessa...

BRIDGING THE GAP FOR ALICE: CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS ACTING AMIDRISING INFLATION AND FURTHER SOLUTIONS USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Author: Nikhil Chepuri, Rishika Porandla

June 18, 2025

Nationwide, nearly 37.9 million U.S. households fall into the Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) population which consists of households making incomes above the Federal Poverty Line (FPL) but below the financially-secure ALICE Household Survival Budget, rendering them ineligible fo...

Study of Supramolecular Antioxidant-Photosensitizer Dyads for Drug Delivery Using Quantum Chemical Descriptors:HOMO-LUMO, Dipole Moment, and Binding Energy

Author: Yewon Kelly Jun

June 16, 2025

The research uses Density Functional Theory to study the molecular and electronic behavior of new supramolecular dyads that link a flavonoid to C60 fullerene and allicin therapeutic agents. The research evaluates their dual functionality for photodynamic therapy and antioxidant pharmacology through ...

Determining the Qualitative and Quantitative outcomes of LZTR1 Mutations on Wing Development and Lifespan in Drosophila melanogaster as an Indicator of Disruptions in the Ras/MAPK Pathway

Author: Enya Sakhrani, Giovanna Collu

June 05, 2025

Noonan syndrome affects 1 in 1,000 to 2500 births yearly and results in short stature and congenital heart defects. Mutations in the developmental Ras/Raf/mitogen-activated protein kinase Ras/MAPK) pathway generate Noonan syndrome. Many studies have found case reports in which leucine zipper–l...

The Effect of Copper Sulfate on the Development and Mortality Rate of Artemia salina During and After Remediation

Author: Alyson Vargas, Stephanie Rekas

May 30, 2025

As the world pushes towards net zero emissions, demand for metals and minerals has increased, prompting discussions regarding deep-sea mining to meet this need. Although there is a good understanding of the effect of copper and other metals found in sediment plumes produced by deep-sea mining on aqu...

Improving the Effectiveness of Neosporin on Escherichia coli by Supplementation

Author: Carissa Spencer

May 30, 2025

Approximately 95,000 cases of E. coli related food poisoning are reported in the U.S. each year. The purpose of this study is to improve the effectiveness of the antibiotic Neosporin against bacteria by supplementing it with the polyphenol resveratrol. There is a great deal of information about the ...