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On 18 Sep 2002 16:11:29 -0700, schoknNOSPAM@yahoo.com (schokn) wrote:

>What is the bottom line on the protein structure prediction problem?
>How close are scientists to a solution (an algorithm for determining
>tertiary structure from amino acid sequence)? 

about the same as they were a few decades ago

>Is there significant 
>room for major advances in this area 

yes, but don't hold your breath.

bob


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