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'''Predictor@home''' is a [[distributed computing]] project that uses [[BOINC]] |
'''Predictor@home''' is a [[distributed computing]] project that uses [[BOINC]]. It was established by [[The Scripps Research Institute]] to predict [[protein]] structure from protein sequence in the context of the 6th biannual [[CASP]], or Critical Assessment of Techniques for Protein Structure Prediction. A major goal of the project is the testing and evaluating of new algorithms to predict both known and unknown protein structures. The project is now run by [[University of Michigan]]. |
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Predictor@home is complementary to [[Folding@home]]. Whereas the latter aims to study the dynamics of [[protein folding]], Predictor@home aims to specify what the final [[tertiary structure]] will be. Also, the two projects differ in the infrastructure they use. Predictor@home uses BOINC, whereas Folding@home maintains its own separate infrastructure, but plans on transitioning to BOINC and is currently operating a beta test under the BOINC architecture. |
Predictor@home is complementary to [[Folding@home]]. Whereas the latter aims to study the dynamics of [[protein folding]], Predictor@home aims to specify what the final [[tertiary structure]] will be. Also, the two projects differ in the infrastructure they use. Predictor@home uses BOINC, whereas Folding@home maintains its own separate infrastructure, but plans on transitioning to BOINC and is currently operating a beta test under the BOINC architecture. |
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However, Predictor@home competes with another BOINC project, [[Rosetta@home]]. Each are testing different methods of predicting the final tertiary structure for speed and reliability. |
However, Predictor@home competes with another BOINC project, [[Rosetta@home]]. Each are testing different methods of predicting the final tertiary structure for speed and reliability. |
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==History== |
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On September 6, 2006, Predictor@home was temporarily taken off line; with no new work units being sent out. |
On September 6, 2006, Predictor@home was temporarily taken off line; with no new work units being sent out. |
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Over the summer of 2008, the project servers were moved to the University of Michigan. |
Over the summer of 2008, the project servers were moved to the University of Michigan. |
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Since December, 2008, the project has not sent out any work for some months. BOINC stats sites are unable to obtain updated XML data, as this has been suspended by the project team. |
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On June 10, 2009, the Predictor@home web site and forums ceased to function and appear to have been shut down. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* [http://predictor. |
* [http://predictor.chem.lsa.umich.edu/ Predictor@home Website] (not available as of June 27, 2009) |
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* [http://boinc.berkeley.edu/ Berkeley Open Infrastructure for Network Computing (BOINC)] |
* [http://boinc.berkeley.edu/ Berkeley Open Infrastructure for Network Computing (BOINC)] |
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[[Category:Berkeley Open Infrastructure for Network Computing]] |
[[Category:Berkeley Open Infrastructure for Network Computing]] |
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[[Category:The Scripps Research Institute]] |
[[Category:The Scripps Research Institute]] |
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[[Category:University of Michigan]] |
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Revision as of 15:20, 27 June 2009
Predictor@home is a distributed computing project that uses BOINC. It was established by The Scripps Research Institute to predict protein structure from protein sequence in the context of the 6th biannual CASP, or Critical Assessment of Techniques for Protein Structure Prediction. A major goal of the project is the testing and evaluating of new algorithms to predict both known and unknown protein structures. The project is now run by University of Michigan.
Predictor@home is complementary to Folding@home. Whereas the latter aims to study the dynamics of protein folding, Predictor@home aims to specify what the final tertiary structure will be. Also, the two projects differ in the infrastructure they use. Predictor@home uses BOINC, whereas Folding@home maintains its own separate infrastructure, but plans on transitioning to BOINC and is currently operating a beta test under the BOINC architecture.
However, Predictor@home competes with another BOINC project, Rosetta@home. Each are testing different methods of predicting the final tertiary structure for speed and reliability.
History
On September 6, 2006, Predictor@home was temporarily taken off line; with no new work units being sent out.
In May, 2008, the project reverted to Alpha status, in that it is experimenting with new methods.
Over the summer of 2008, the project servers were moved to the University of Michigan.
Since December, 2008, the project has not sent out any work for some months. BOINC stats sites are unable to obtain updated XML data, as this has been suspended by the project team.
On June 10, 2009, the Predictor@home web site and forums ceased to function and appear to have been shut down.
See also
External links
- Predictor@home Website (not available as of June 27, 2009)
- Berkeley Open Infrastructure for Network Computing (BOINC)