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CRISPR technology for Parkinson’s disease: Recent advancements and ongoing challenges
STEM Fellowship Journal · July 2024
Online · Grades 7–12
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Research Ignited gives high school and middle school students transformative learning experiences to excel in college admissions and future careers. Students conduct original research under PhD mentorship with opportunities for journal publication, build hands-on AI, machine learning, robotics, aerospace, and quantum computing projects, engineer and fly their own rockets and satellites, prepare for AP courses, and take on college-level research labs such as computational biology and bioinformatics — through real projects, expert guidance, and a clear path from beginner to published researcher.
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Research Ignited students have completed original research across biomedical science, AI, environmental science, finance, and psychology — several published in recognized high-school research journals.
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A Comparative Analysis of AI and Traditional Models in 4D Trajectory Prediction Using Different Error Metrics
International Journal of High School Research · August 2025
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Differentially Expressed Genes of Cystic Fibrosis Patients with G551D and F508del CFTR Mutations
International Journal of High School Research · In review
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How the Gender Composition of Executives in Companies Affects Overall Financial Performance
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How Various Greenhouse Gases Affect Plant Health in a Controlled Environment
Original research paper
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Neurodevelopment in Teens from a Biopsychology Perspective
Original research paper
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Academic Foundations · AP Readiness
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Why Research Ignited
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