Unfolding 'nature's origami'

Sunday, March 1, 2009 - 13:07 in Biology & Nature

Sometimes known as 'nature's origami,' the way that proteins fold is vital to ensuring they function correctly. But researchers at the University of Leeds have discovered this is a 'hit and miss' process, with proteins potentially folding wrongly many times before they form the correct structure for their intended purpose...

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