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Foldon is a small, 27 residue domain from the C-terminus of a phage virus protein called fibritin. It functions to ensure trimerization and proper folding of the rest of the fibritin domain, but it folds just as capably in isolation.Foldit is an online puzzle video game about protein folding .
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Playing with proteins: The game Foldit enlists players to improve three-dimensional protein structures, using graphical representations of real protein chemistry. Red areas and spikes indicate sections that need to be pulled apart from each other so that players can earn points. The blue and white lines represent hydrogen bonds.
[2008] Biologists Enlist Online Gamers
Par Rémi Sussan le 20/05/08 | 7 commentaires | 8,184 lectures | Impression On parle de plus en plus de “jeux sérieux” ( serious game ) qui stimuleraient l’apprentissage et la réflexion par le jeu (voir ce blog en français qui en suit l’actualité). Certains ont été plus loin et envisagent sérieusement d’employer l’activité ludique à des fins de recherche.
[2008] Les joueurs au secours de la science « InternetActu.net
As soon as Zoran Popović saw the hair, he knew he was looking at David Baker . It was unmistakable: Baker's face is surrounded by an umbra of curls that organize themselves into unpredictable spirals—not unlike the complex protein molecules he studies.

