Foldit

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Description

Foldit is an online educational and research game that allows players to solve puzzles related to the folding and manipulation of protein molecules. Players are presented with a 3D representation of a protein and can use a variety of tools to interact with it, such as rotating, zooming, and selecting amino acids. The objective is to fold the protein in a way that achieves the lowest energy configuration possible. Players are rewarded for their efforts with points, leaderboards, and prizes. Foldit is used for both educational and research purposes, as players can help scientists understand how proteins fold and how this knowledge can be used to aid in the development of new drugs and treatments.

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Education and reference applications Games

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