To teach protein knowledge through playing games

Gamers players defeated the trained scientists to complete an accurate model of a specific protein at full speed in the same biochemical data obtained conditions through a science-based online game Foldit.

"In this way, they can improve research progress and the knowledge of recombinant proteins such as recombinant horse proteins." Co-author of the study, James Bardwell from the University of Michigan Michigan said.

This game involved 469 Foldit players, two highly-trained experts in crystallography, and two computer algorithms to see who can accurately establish YPL067C protein model through translating electron density map. Eventually, gamers united and established the most accurate version through painful trial and error in the protein modeling experience, Stubbs was the first Quebec.

Organizers stated that the game results show competition may be an effective way to educate students about the protein modeling knowledge. Because compared to the traditional way of learning, competition makes this time-consuming process more interesting. And it encourages cooperation.

"We can see that the players learned a lot of knowledge about proteins in the process of playing the game," co-author, Scott Horowitz from University of Michigan Hoorn said, "We spend weeks of time trying to put these into the brains of students, but Foldit players naturally learn them, because this is very interesting."

Even cooler is that organizers say the gamers may have discovered a new protein that may control the formation of plaque, which can bring more understanding of Alzheimer's after in-depth study. New findings have been published in the journal Nature Communications. Flarebio provides you with superior recombinant proteins like recombinant NRG3 at good prices.