Ghost2520 Posted July 22, 2003 Posted July 22, 2003 I was just thinking how we have folded thousands of WU's and I was wondering where we actually stand in helping find a cure for something... like is this program really even helping scientists learn about this stuff? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
justinal Posted July 23, 2003 Posted July 23, 2003 related diseases. The Folding@Home project allows anyone with a computer and an internet connection to take part in the search. By using the computer while the owner is away, the F@H client is able to study the proteins and folding related diseases. As with the SETI Team, we also come together here and discuss and share different points of view, review particularly interesting WU's that someone may have come across, or answer questions that anyone has (and ask a few ourselves, too, when we're stumped on something). does that help any? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
General912 Posted July 23, 2003 Posted July 23, 2003 no thats not what he asked. If you goto the F@h page they tell you what they accomplished so far some where. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
justinal Posted July 23, 2003 Posted July 23, 2003 we post some stats here from time to time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost2520 Posted July 23, 2003 Posted July 23, 2003 I went to the folding page... and looked at some of those videos for what the proteins they have folded do, and I still don't understand how that helps find cures for cancer and stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exeter_acres Posted July 23, 2003 Posted July 23, 2003 Here is some nice light reading on what has been done: F@H Papers Page Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazwegion Posted July 23, 2003 Posted July 23, 2003 Hey Exeter, when are you gonna' return that childs heart? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Propane Posted July 23, 2003 Posted July 23, 2003 i dont get it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost2520 Posted July 23, 2003 Posted July 23, 2003 Neither did I... <_ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
syneze Posted July 23, 2003 Posted July 23, 2003 Read exeter's signature. "I have the heart of a child. I keep it in a jar on my shelf." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost2520 Posted July 23, 2003 Posted July 23, 2003 lol I get it now! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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