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Assessing Environmental Toxicities: Amphibians as Bioindicators
| Challenge: | Environment | | Category: | Intermediate | | Region: | | | City: | , | | School: | | | Abstract: | In this project, commonly encountered substances (analgesics, contraceptives, antibiotics, cosmetic ingredients, tap water) were evaluated for developmental toxicity and teratogenic effects on embryonic stages of the African-clawed frog for the purpose of classifying these substances in their respective MSDS's, and to isolate potential factors in the decline of amphibians. In addition, excess exposure to UV-B rays were quantified to monitor their direct effects on amphibians. |
| Awards | Value | Challenge Award - Environment
Intermediate
Sponsor: Encana Corporation | $750.00 | Excellence Award - Intermediate
Gold Medal
Sponsor: Youth Science Canada | $700.00 | Western University Scholarship
Gold Medallist - $4000 Entrance Scholarship
Sponsor: Western University | $4 000.00 | | Total | $5 450.00 | |
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