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17 Oct 2016 – Mapping Cancer Markers Begins Analyzing Lung and Ovarian Cancer Data |
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The Mapping Cancer Markers researchers are analyzing the results of the lung cancer research tasks run on World Community Grid, as well as the first sets of ovarian cancer data. This update gives a detailed look at the tools and processes they are using for this analysis, plus a list of their recent publications and events in their lab. |
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15 Oct 2016 – White House Event Inspires Renewed Call for Climate Change Projects |
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More than 20,000 people were nominated to attend South by South Lawn, a White House event designed to bring together a creative, entrepreneurial group to discuss some of the world's biggest issues. World Community Grid manager Juan Hindo was one of the few who was picked to attend the event. In this article, she discusses how South by South Lawn has inspired World Community Grid to re-issue our public call for a climate change research project. |
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06 Oct 2016 – World Community Grid Wins Impact Award |
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The outstanding work of researchers and the generosity of World Community Grid volunteers has been recognized once again! We are pleased to announce that we recently received a D&AD Impact Award, which recognizes companies that use the power of creativity to stimulate positive change. |
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20 Sep 2016 – A Family's Experience with Neuroblastoma |
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September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. This month is special to us because of our successful Help Fight Childhood Cancer project, which helped researchers find several promising treatments for neuroblastoma, a deadly childhood cancer. In this article, a volunteer describes her family's experience after her young daughter was diagnosed with neuroblastoma. |
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08 Sep 2016 – Researchers Publish Findings on Potential New Treatments for Leishmaniasis |
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The Drug Search for Leishmaniasis team recently published their findings in the Journal of Computer-Aided Molecular Design. Using World Community Grid's computing power, they have identified several drug compounds which may lead to improved treatments for this neglected and sometimes deadly disease. |
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02 Sep 2016 – Volunteer from France Creates an International Team |
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When Thomas Dupont discovered World Community Grid, he decided not only to contribute his own computing power, but also to create a team of volunteers that welcomes members from all over the globe. Here is his story in his own words. |
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