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Foldit

Foldit

Game Details

Available on:

  • Linux
  • PC
  • Mac

Genres

Puzzle

Developer

Center for Game Science

Release Date

May 8, 2008 (17 years ago)

Publisher

N/A

Content Rating

N/A

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Summary

Foldit is an online puzzle video game about protein folding. It is part of an experimental research project developed by the University of Washington, Center for Game Science, in collaboration with the UW Department of Biochemistry. The objective of Foldit is to fold the structures of selected proteins as perfectly as possible, using tools provided in the game. The highest scoring solutions are analyzed by researchers, who determine whether or not there is a native structural configuration (native state) that can be applied to relevant proteins in the real world. Scientists can then use these solutions to target and eradicate diseases and create biological innovations.

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