The Effect of Nigella Sativa on the Regeneration of Planaria Worms in a Pro-diabetic Environment

School Name

South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Grade Level

12th Grade

Presentation Topic

Zoology

Presentation Type

Mentored

Abstract

Diabetes has encapsulated the US, with 1–10 people affected. There are two main types: 1 and 2. Type 1 is indicated by damage to the quality of beta cells located in the pancreas, leading to an absence of insulin. Type 2 is the improper production and utilization of insulin, resulting in an inappropriate reaction by the body. Moreover, diabetes leads to high glycemic levels in the bloodstream, resulting in buildup and constricting blood flow. As a consequence, resulting in foot ulcers, blindness, and even strokes. In the research, I focused on the issue of tissue regeneration caused by the disease and the effects of ancient remedies. Although the focus was on the consequences of the illness, I also dove deeper into the historical and medical aspects of ancient remedies and their correlation with medicine today. This research follows the process of cutting planaria worms in half and separating them into two separate groups: control and experimental. The control group received a typical diet of boiled egg yolks to imitate the ordinary lifestyle of the worms. The experimental group was divided into two subgroups; both received a sucrose solution to imitate diabetes, and one subgroup received Nigella sativa as the remedy. The worms were closely analyzed every day, with progress pictures and logbooks. The results revealed that the remedy allowed the respected group to regenerate twice as fast as any other group. Therefore, it is suggested that Nigella sativa has the potential to aid tissue regeneration in a pro-diabetic environment.

Location

RITA 283

Start Date

3-23-2024 11:15 AM

Presentation Format

Oral Only

Group Project

No

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Mar 23rd, 11:15 AM

The Effect of Nigella Sativa on the Regeneration of Planaria Worms in a Pro-diabetic Environment

RITA 283

Diabetes has encapsulated the US, with 1–10 people affected. There are two main types: 1 and 2. Type 1 is indicated by damage to the quality of beta cells located in the pancreas, leading to an absence of insulin. Type 2 is the improper production and utilization of insulin, resulting in an inappropriate reaction by the body. Moreover, diabetes leads to high glycemic levels in the bloodstream, resulting in buildup and constricting blood flow. As a consequence, resulting in foot ulcers, blindness, and even strokes. In the research, I focused on the issue of tissue regeneration caused by the disease and the effects of ancient remedies. Although the focus was on the consequences of the illness, I also dove deeper into the historical and medical aspects of ancient remedies and their correlation with medicine today. This research follows the process of cutting planaria worms in half and separating them into two separate groups: control and experimental. The control group received a typical diet of boiled egg yolks to imitate the ordinary lifestyle of the worms. The experimental group was divided into two subgroups; both received a sucrose solution to imitate diabetes, and one subgroup received Nigella sativa as the remedy. The worms were closely analyzed every day, with progress pictures and logbooks. The results revealed that the remedy allowed the respected group to regenerate twice as fast as any other group. Therefore, it is suggested that Nigella sativa has the potential to aid tissue regeneration in a pro-diabetic environment.