Foldit

Foldit is an online puzzle game that allows players to help scientists understand and design proteins by folding virtual molecules into correct shapes. Proteins are essential for nearly all biological functions, and their shape determines how they work. By manipulating these structures, players contribute to real scientific research, aiding in drug discovery and disease understanding. Foldit combines principles of biochemistry with user-friendly gameplay, harnessing collective human intuition and problem-solving skills to tackle complex biological challenges that are difficult for computers alone to solve.