Up to the challenge? Novel uses of NLM data

It's an informatician and programmer's dream contest!  The NLM is sponsoring a competition to develop an application of some sort which utilizes publicly accessible NLM data (either through an API or data set).  More information is at:  http://challenge.gov/NIH/132-nlm-show-off-your-apps-innovative-uses-of-nlm-information


Submissions are due August 31, so I know I'm going to need to get busy to come up with some ideas.  If anyone is looking to collaborate on a submission, please feel free to get in touch as well.

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