New Case Study: Genome Detectives - Unleashing the Power of Online Citizen Science in Genomic Research
Dr Frances Colles (Biology) talks through the Genome Detectives project, an online citizen science initiative designed to decode the complexities of bacterial genomes.
In a leap towards integrating public involvement in scientific discovery, Dr Frances Colles, Departmental Lecturer in Microbiology and Infectious Diseases based in the Maiden Lab in the Department of Biology, leads the Genome Detectives project, an online citizen science initiative designed to decode the complexities of bacterial genomes. This successful project not only democratised scientific research but also showcased the potential of citizen contributions to advancing genomic science
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