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Gamers can solve puzzle for sciences.

Filed Sep 22 2011 in: Science by: ekenthor

Foldit is a revolutionary new computer game enabling you to contribute to important scientific research.
Online gamers used Foldit to decipher the crystal structure of M-PMV retroviral protease, which is linked to an AIDS-like virus.
Players produced an accurate 3D model of the enzyme in just ten days.
The problem had thwarted scientists for a decade.
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Foldit-Players-Resolve-Complex-Protein-Mystery-222581.shtml

Your new game: http://fold.it/


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