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I only mean that nobody has done the experiment (nor is it feasible to run). My base hypothesis is, given enough computer time and an accurate potential function, molecular dynamics indeed would solve the limited protein folding problem (small domains that are soluble in water), but I also think there must be a far simpler and less expensive way to do it (most likely using deep neural nets that incorporate a wide range of information).

That said I also believe that QC in principle could be a way to address this effectively as well, but I'm waiting until I see somebody demonstrate something interesting and useful before I get excited.



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