Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Gamers Solve Scientific Problems

How did gamers use the computer game " Foldit " to solve the protein folding mystery ?
Researchers and gamers used the game to create models and study the structure of the protein , which could further lead to cures and more treatments .
Who can participate in this problem solving and be a player in " Foldit " ?
Virtually anyone can play and participate in finding solutions .
What can critical thinking do for science ?
Critical thinking cold help scientists find new opportunities in solving problems and finding new ways to study illnesses , structures , and objects . 
If you could solve a mystery through gaming for any kind of disease or illness in the world , what would it be ?
If I could solve a scientific mystery through gaming , I think it would be Spanish Influenza .

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