Players may think they are searching for 'Element Alpha', but they are actually spotting patterns in data generated by a technology called gene microarrays, which researchers use to look for regions of our genome that are frequently faulty in different cancers.
Many scientists are trying to use computer software to trawl through the huge amounts of data generated by microarrays, but in many cases this is not accurate enough. The human eye is still the best technology for picking up these patterns, and Play to Cure: Genes in Space is harnessing this power.
“Every single second gamers spend playing our Smartphone game directly helps our work to beat cancer sooner. Our scientists’ research produces colossal amounts of data, some of which can only be analysed by the human eye – a process which can take years," said Hannah Keartland, leader of the citizen science project at Cancer Research UK.
“We urge people to give two minutes of their time wherever and whenever they can – whether they’re on their daily commute or in the hairdressers having a blow dry. Together, our free moments will help bring forward the day when all cancers are cured.”
Players may think they are searching for 'Element Alpha', but they are actually spotting patterns in data generated by a technology called gene microarrays, which researchers use to look for regions of our genome that are frequently faulty in different cancers.Many scientists are trying to use computer software to trawl through the huge amounts of data generated by microarrays, but in many cases this is not accurate enough. The human eye is still the best technology for picking up these patterns, and Play to Cure: Genes in Space is harnessing this power.“Every single second gamers spend playing our Smartphone game directly helps our work to beat cancer sooner. Our scientists’ research produces colossal amounts of data, some of which can only be analysed by the human eye – a process which can take years," said Hannah Keartland, leader of the citizen science project at Cancer Research UK.“We urge people to give two minutes of their time wherever and whenever they can – whether they’re on their daily commute or in the hairdressers having a blow dry. Together, our free moments will help bring forward the day when all cancers are cured.”
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