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Play to Cure: Genes In Space 1.2
Genes in Space is complete!Thank you to everyone who played Genes in Space – we’ve nowanalysed all the data in the game.Our scientists are hard at work comparing your results with boththose generated by researchers to understand how you fare againstcurrent analysis methods – and where you might potentially bebetter.Genes In Space is still free to play, although it will no longer behelping with analysis. If you want to continue fighting cancer,search for Reverse The Odds and play our latest mobile game.Download Reverse The Odds now.https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.channel4.hardcellCancer Research UK---Beating cancer through a space game never seemed possible. Untilnow.Every day, scientists across the globe are painstakinglyanalysing the genetic faults in thousands of cancer samples. Theyare looking for clues that will help develop new cancer treatments.This game let’s you help.Play to Cure™: Genes in Space is a pioneering way of helpingthese scientists in their mission to beat cancer sooner and all viathis world first mobile game.Instead of one lone scientist analysing a cancer data set by eyefor hours, a group of gamers can get through that data simply byplaying this space themed game and collecting a valuable andtradable substance dubbed, Element Alpha.Having more eyes on the data means we could generate moreaccurate results. And crucially it means moving us closer to theday when all cancers are cured.***This game can be used offline but will upload and downloadlevel data using your 3G or wireless connection when available.Each level we download is about 250kb – the size of a low resimage***THE STORYA mysterious substance is discovered in the voids of deep space.Dubbed Element Alpha, the substance is refined for use in medicine,engineering and construction and soon the Element Alpha industryexplodes galaxy wide.As an employee of Bifrost Industries, one of the biggest tradersof the substance, your job is to collect as much Element Alpha asyou can and trade it for upgrades to your spacecraft to help youmanoeuvre the asteroid filled space course.Game features:•Arcade/action space gameplay•Rise through the ranks at Bifrost Industries from Recruit toGalactic Legend•Upgrade and customise your ship with unique items, weapons andcolours•Plan your route to maximise your Element Alpha haul•Maximise your profits by trading your Element Alpha when themarket is high or sell immediately for a guaranteed returnHOW THIS HELPS TO BEAT CANCER SOONERElement Alpha represents genetic cancer data that scientistsacross the world analyse on a daily basis. Genes in Space hassuccessfully translated this data into an interactive,asteroid-strewn intergalactic assault course.By collecting Element Alpha and navigating your spaceshipthrough the cosmos you’re finding the significant genetic changeswhich help scientists to discover cancer causing genes and developnew life saving treatments.So gamers take note. The Genes in Space story may not be real,but the impact of what you’re doing is far fromscience-fiction.Play to Cure™. Beat cancer sooner.
Race for Life 1.0.10
If you’re running, walking or even dancing allover cancer this year at Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life, thenyou need this app!Once you’ve signed up for your 5k, 10k or Pretty Muddy event,our handy app will help you boost your fundraising, keep yourfriends in touch with your amazing efforts and help you becomecancer’s worst nightmare.You’ll need an active JustGiving page for your race event, andthen you can;- Watch the donations roll in and thank your sponsors- Get updates on the latest Race for Life news, tailored to yourrace- Check information and watch the days countdown to yourevent- Create and share personalised images and messages- Share your JustTextGiving code; the easy and secure way to getsponsored by SMS- Celebrate and share your sponsorship milestonesDownload the app now and help us say; ‘cancer, we’re coming toget you’.PLEASE NOTE - This app can only sign in to JustGiving pages thatwere created on the Race for Life website. If you have created aJustGiving page outside of this process, the app will not be ableto sign in to it. Sorry about that! If you have registered for Racefor Life, you can easily create an official Just Giving page at:https://raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org/rfl/forms/return-fundraiser/start.jsf.Thank you for your support!
