foldit ☆
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Description:
Protein folding computer game
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 52@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @Foldit  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Other
Tags: bioinformatics gaming scientific-computing crowdsourcing protein-folding
Install: brew install --cask foldit
About:
Foldit is a revolutionary crowdsourcing computer game that enables players to solve complex protein folding puzzles. By engaging users in a competitive puzzle-solving environment, it leverages human intuition and pattern recognition to advance biomedical research. The tool translates player solutions into real-world scientific data, contributing to the design of new proteins and medicines.
Key Features:
  • Interactive 3D protein manipulation interface
  • Crowdsourced scientific problem solving
  • Real-world impact on biomedical research
  • Competitive puzzles and leaderboards
Use Cases:
  • Designing novel proteins for medical treatments
  • Educating students about molecular biology and biochemistry
  • Contributing to scientific research without formal training
Alternatives:
  • Rosetta@home – Rosetta@home uses distributed computing for protein structure prediction, while Foldit gamifies the process for human problem-solving
  • EteRNA – EteRNA focuses specifically on RNA folding design, whereas Foldit tackles broader protein folding challenges
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 15, 2025 11:39am 48 0 VERSION_BUMP d23a7e95
Jul 29, 2025 9:48pm 48 0 VERSION_BUMP 46cf9b57
Jul 26, 2024 12:45pm 41 0 VERSION_BUMP 1ad796a7
Jul 24, 2024 1:03pm 40 0 VERSION_BUMP e14af195
Jul 2, 2024 11:09pm 39 0 VERSION_BUMP 6159e141
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