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Games with a scientific purpose

Genome Biology
DOI: 10.1186/gb-2011-12-12-135
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The protein folding game Foldit shows that games are an effective way to recruit, engage and organize ordinary citizens to help solve difficult scientific problems. © 2011 BioMed Central Ltd.

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Good, B. M., & Su, A. I. (2011, December 28). Games with a scientific purpose. Genome Biology. https://doi.org/10.1186/gb-2011-12-12-135

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