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Cancer-Killing Citizen Science

Cell Slider Brings Together People to Help Identify Cancer Cells

— February 18, 2013 — Social Good
With where we are in modern technology and scientific breakthrough, one would think we would have found a cure for cancer; however, most companies don't have the man power to help with this research. Cell Slider has asked the general public to help identify anomalies in technologically projected cell slides.

This kind of citizen science has become a hot topic, as it brings together the public to help put an end to cancer. With Cell Slider, cancer cells are taken and put onto their website. Once projected on the screen, a pattern of the cell is changed into a long amalga rhythm of tiny dots. If the dots don't line up, then one would highlight the section and this would notify the Cancer Research UK board. Interested in how it got started? You can watch this video and see its origins.

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Cell Slider video
Trend Themes
1. Citizen Science - Opportunity for businesses to leverage public participation in scientific research, such as identifying cancer cells, to accelerate breakthrough innovations.
2. Crowdsourcing - Companies can tap into the collective wisdom of the public to solve complex problems, like identifying anomalies in cell slides, leading to disruptive advancements in various industries.
3. Collaborative Research - Opportunity to create collaborative platforms that connect scientists, researchers, and the public, fostering knowledge sharing and accelerating discoveries in the fight against cancer.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - Application of citizen science and crowdsourcing in healthcare industry can lead to more accurate diagnosis and faster development of treatments for various diseases, including cancer.
2. Technology - Integration of crowd-powered platforms and advanced imaging technologies in the technology industry can revolutionize scientific research processes and open up new possibilities for medical breakthroughs.
3. Nonprofit - Citizen science initiatives provide opportunities for nonprofits to engage the public in meaningful contributions to scientific research, enabling efficient allocation of resources and fostering greater public awareness and support for important causes like cancer research.
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