Foldit

Foldit is a one-of-a-kind protein folding computer game developed by university scientists. By playing Foldit, you can contribute to advanced research on human health, cutting-edge bioengineering, and the inner workings of biology.

Foldit is free to play and not-for-profit. Discoveries made in the game are published in peer-reviewed research journals and Foldit players are always credited for their contributions.

Every week, Foldit scientists post new puzzles focused on the latest problems in protein folding. Read on to learn about ongoing research in protein design to treat diseases like influenza and COVID-19, small molecule design to invent new drug compounds, and protein structure solving to map the molecules that drive biology.

To learn more and play the game, click the button below. The full version has more information and the opportunity to create a player account. The web version can run Foldit Education on Chromebooks and tablets.