https://www.worldcommunitygrid.org The latest news about World Community Grid en-us Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:53:01 UTC Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:53:01 UTC https://www.worldcommunitygrid.org/about_us/article.s?articleId=827 As we continue to explore top-scoring genes associated with the development of cancer through the Mapping Cancer Markers (MCM) project, we are excited to share a new research update! This article features NELL2 (Neural EGF-Like-Like protein 2), a gene that plays multiple roles in neural development and cell death regulation. Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:53:01 UTC guid:worldcommunitygrid.org:articleId=827 https://www.worldcommunitygrid.org/about_us/article.s?articleId=826 We expect between 3:00-5:00 p.m. on August 31st, 2025 that all WCG endpoints will be down as we switch over to Nibi cloud. In preparation, we will systematically shut down prod leading up to cutover. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 20:26:11 UTC guid:worldcommunitygrid.org:articleId=826 https://www.worldcommunitygrid.org/about_us/article.s?articleId=825 As reported in our previous research updates, we are investigating the top-scoring genes with associations to various cancers as part of the Mapping Cancer Markers (MCM) project. This article focuses on Ecdysoneless Cell Cycle Regulator (ECD), a gene that is involved in regulating growth and repair. Mon, 14 Jul 2025 18:39:28 UTC guid:worldcommunitygrid.org:articleId=825 https://www.worldcommunitygrid.org/about_us/article.s?articleId=824 The African Rainfall Project (ARP) of the World Community Grid is running again! We are excited to share an update on our progress since Fall 2024. Tue, 08 Jul 2025 18:03:41 UTC guid:worldcommunitygrid.org:articleId=824 https://www.worldcommunitygrid.org/about_us/article.s?articleId=823 Drawing upon our previous research updates, we are investigating the top-scoring genes with associations to various cancers as part of the Mapping Cancer Markers (MCM) project. This research update focuses on PDE8B (Phosphodiesterase 8B), a gene that is involved in hormone synthesis and has altered expression in diverse cancers. Wed, 21 May 2025 20:13:05 UTC guid:worldcommunitygrid.org:articleId=823 https://www.worldcommunitygrid.org/about_us/article.s?articleId=822 As part of our ongoing research updates, we continue to explore the top-scoring genes linked to lung cancer identified by the Mapping Cancer Markers (MCM) project. Following our previous focus on GCM1, this update examines DYNLT1 (Dynein Light Chain Tctex-Type 1), a gene with pivotal roles in intracellular transport and cancer pathophysiology. Tue, 18 Mar 2025 20:17:37 UTC guid:worldcommunitygrid.org:articleId=822 https://www.worldcommunitygrid.org/about_us/article.s?articleId=821 Sisler Cyber Academy ranked #1 at the end of the challenge started on February 19th and lasting for 19 days. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:22:14 UTC guid:worldcommunitygrid.org:articleId=821 https://www.worldcommunitygrid.org/about_us/article.s?articleId=820 The Winnipeg based Sisler High School Cyber Academy will start a Team Challenge on February 19th that will last for 19 days. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 21:32:51 UTC guid:worldcommunitygrid.org:articleId=820 https://www.worldcommunitygrid.org/about_us/article.s?articleId=819 We continue to investigate molecular signatures linked to lung cancer, with a current focus on GCM1, a transcription factor involved in placental development and potentially significant in lung cancer biology. The GCM1 gene encodes a protein with a gcm-motif, playing a central role in DNA-binding and regulating placental-specific genes. While its primary function is in placental biology, emerging evidence suggests GCM1 mutations are implicated in various cancers, including lung adenocarcinoma (ADC). Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:25:38 UTC guid:worldcommunitygrid.org:articleId=819 https://www.worldcommunitygrid.org/about_us/article.s?articleId=818 There will be an extended WCG downtime from December 7th, 2024 to January 3rd, 2025. Thu, 05 Dec 2024 22:41:39 UTC guid:worldcommunitygrid.org:articleId=818