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LanDroid Prince
Joined: 11 Jun 2002 Posts: 4466 Location: Cincinnati, OH U.S.
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Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2014 2:50 pm Post subject: Play to Cure: Genes in Space |
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My son showed me an Android game (Apple also) called Play to Cure: Genes in Space, where by drawing lines through raw data and navigating through space, you help scientists analyze real genetic data and help beat cancer. Any Knights taking a crack at it?
http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/support-us/play-to-cure-genes-in-space |
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branjo Prince
Joined: 05 Jan 2006 Posts: 746 Location: Slovakia
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Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2014 3:56 pm Post subject: |
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Just downloaded it, looking forward to seeing how it works
btw: it is not for Apple, just for iOS
btw2: thanks for sharing the link _________________
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LanDroid Prince
Joined: 11 Jun 2002 Posts: 4466 Location: Cincinnati, OH U.S.
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Posted: Sat Feb 08, 2014 4:41 pm Post subject: |
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OK I installed in on the I-Pad. Kinda fun so far. First step is drawing a path through the densest part of raw data, kinda like a line on an oscilloscope showing microwave radio signals. Then you drive a space ship along that path, collecting Element Alpha material, and shooting asteroids. Then you can trade your booty for ship upgrades, etc. I suspect the drawing the line activity is the only "scientific" part of the game, the rest is just for fun?
BTW, creating an account and logging in is confusing; if you have a Zooniverse login, it is the same, dunno why... |
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LanDroid Prince
Joined: 11 Jun 2002 Posts: 4466 Location: Cincinnati, OH U.S.
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Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2014 12:08 am Post subject: |
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I have attained the Lieutenant rank, level 22, and points are in the top 3000.
Take THAT Cancer!
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