Unlock Proteins.
Join the global open-access research initiative mapping the dark proteome through AI & human insight.
About The Dark Protein Project
Most of life’s proteins have never been mapped, modeled, or understood: the “dark proteome.” The Dark Protein Project turns these mysteries into interactive 3D puzzles, letting thousands of people worldwide help scientists uncover new protien, drug targets, and therapeutic pathways. By turning curiosity into discovery, we’re bridging human intuition and artificial intelligence to decode the biology no one has seen before.
Our Mission
We’re building a future where discovery is not confined to laboratories but powered by collective curiosity. The Dark Protein Project transforms unexplored regions of the proteome into shared exploration, enabling anyone: from students to scientists, to help uncover the molecular patterns that shape human health.
Features
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Research
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Community
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Visualizations
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Contact
shawnak@darkprotein.org
shawnak.shivakumar@gmail.com