Play A Game, Maybe Help Cure Cancer?

Researchers at the University of Washington have come up with a fascinating game that may help find cures for diseases such as HIV/AIDS, cancer, and Alzheimer's. The game is called Foldit, an interactive, 3D puzzle in which users try to match protein structures. By doing so, the resulting matches can be used by researchers to improve what's called the Rosetta algorithm. Developed at the UW, this tool is used to help design drugs to combat disease-related proteins. So, grab a free copy of Foldit, play it, and help develop the cutting edge tools used in solving some of science's most baffling medical mysteries. Fascinating stuff! →Learn More