Remember SETI@home? Well this works on the same principles of distributed computing, but instead of trying to decipher extraterrestrial communications, the connected computing power aims to study the causes, distribution, and control of malaria.

Its not ready yet, but CERN and others are working hard to get it finished, if you have the skills and want to get involved heres a volunteer advert I found – there’s no date, so I’m unsure of its relevance.