March 20, 2009
Biochemist David Baker helped create a computer game called "Foldit" that thousands are playing around the world. But it's not about commercial success. Baker wants to analyze the structure of proteins, and it turns out that humans are a lot smarter at this than supercomputers. The game? It's an incentive. As Studio 360's Sarah Lilley discovered, it's a lot more fun than it sounds.
Kia Ora,
Thanks for letting people know about folding protein.
I've spoken to some realy neat and exciting people who came and tried out the game at www.fold.it after hearing your show.
Respectfully,
Renton
aka - Player "Aotearoa."
Team - Richard Dawkins Foundation
This was one very fascinating piece.
How many problems could be possibly solved if they were presented as a game?
Thank you David Baker and Studio 360 ! Yes,the Shape, and how it is affected by everything around it. The Indian Ragas...The healers, the shamans new it all along...Hope your fine work awakens us to hear again, how connected and sensitive all life really is !
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