The game that I chose was inspired
by my son who is somewhat of a muscle head who continuously talks about the importance
of getting the right amount of protein in order to build lean mass!
Okay, that’s all well and good.
However, what does he really know about the protein that he trying to
ingest on a daily basis? Does he even have a clue what the body does with protein in general?
Well, the answer is "no" because knowing what protein is and
what the body uses it for can become complicated and quite specialized.
The game called “foldit” (Solve Puzzles for Science) is in
some ways a bit advanced and specific to perhaps a biology major but regardless
of who plays it the player cannot help but learn the basics of how the body uses protein and its many different forms.
This type of game can teach a
youngster that is into sports and muscle training is that not all proteins are alike
and buying into the hype of some manufacturer of a supplement product is not necessarily
going to benefit their quest for muscle, health and fitness. However, the
education gained from this type of game inevitably will.
Lastly, you never know ~ The player of the game may fold the simulated protein into the next cure for Alzheimer’s because actual scientists observe the puzzle folds that the humans players make and see if they can apply the configuration to an actual treatment or cure for a disease such as, HIV/AIDS, certain cancers or even Alzheimer’s.
Lastly, you never know ~ The player of the game may fold the simulated protein into the next cure for Alzheimer’s because actual scientists observe the puzzle folds that the humans players make and see if they can apply the configuration to an actual treatment or cure for a disease such as, HIV/AIDS, certain cancers or even Alzheimer’s.
http://fold.it/portal/info/science#whygame
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