Originally posted by: petrusbroder
"Folding" probably came from the observation that proteins assume certain configurations before they can be active.
How "folding" happens is not quite clear, but the attraction between different atoms/molecules plays a big role.
Misfolding (due to e.g. a mutation) may result in a protein which does not do the task it is designed for and thus causes a disease.
Here is some more info ...
Am I missing something in the above post? Misunderstanding a joke?
Originally posted by: petrusbroder
LoL - and still ignoring adn enjoying this thread!
Hi, Lizardth, is all well? Do you have the DPAD-process going?
Originally posted by: lizardth
neener neener i'm chatting with my ex-boyfriend!!!!
Originally posted by: Fullmetal Chocobo
Originally posted by: lizardth
neener neener i'm chatting with my ex-boyfriend!!!!
That's fine with me... Who did you bring ice cream to today? That's all that matters.
Originally posted by: bluestrobe
It's nice here. I thought the term folding came from women doing laundry or something.
Originally posted by: bluestrobe
So whats better, F@H or OSX?
Originally posted by: Fullmetal Chocobo
Originally posted by: bluestrobe
So whats better, F@H or OSX?
?? A distributed computing program or an operating system? I don't follow you. Or do I have the wrong OSX?
Originally posted by: bluestrobe
Originally posted by: Fullmetal Chocobo
Originally posted by: bluestrobe
So whats better, F@H or OSX?
?? A distributed computing program or an operating system? I don't follow you. Or do I have the wrong OSX?
It's so simple I don't see where you are lost at. It's like comparing a Honda generator and a back scratcher made in China.
Originally posted by: Wolfsraider
Originally posted by: bluestrobe
Originally posted by: Fullmetal Chocobo
Originally posted by: bluestrobe
So whats better, F@H or OSX?
?? A distributed computing program or an operating system? I don't follow you. Or do I have the wrong OSX?
It's so simple I don't see where you are lost at. It's like comparing a Honda generator and a back scratcher made in China.
I'll take the generator,it can power more computers, and being so l33t, the women will flock to scratch my back
Do I win?
Originally posted by: bluestrobe
What any news on F@H and BOINC? I miss F@H but can't leave BOINC.