Sony has today updated Folding@Home to v2.0, bringing with it a whole host of great changes. The program has been available on PCs since the year 2000, but Sony only a little while ago brought it to Android.
There’s an easy-to-use interface now, showing you if Wi-Fi is connected, if you’re connected to a power source, and if your battery is full. If all conditions are met, the app will begin doing calculations to determine the shape of proteins. In layman’s terms, it helps medical researchers find cures for different diseases, such as Alzheimers or many types of cancers.
Here’s the full changelog:
- New, easy-to-use interface – with on/off switch on main screen and notification area.
- Contribute anytime, with wireless charging support.
- Google ID signin to accumulate contributions across your devices, and win achievements.
- Research information accessible via Research Type
Just imagine if everyone had this app on their devices, all donating computing power to this project. We could make some serious advances in medical research. If you’re interested in finding out more about Folding@Home and how it works, Stanford University has a great information page on the project.
If you want to help out, be sure to scan the QR code or hit the download link below.
Play Store Download Link
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