{"id":3005486,"date":"2007-03-15T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2007-03-15T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"urn:uuid:d6251d35-a883-4964-b9dd-ca00348d6c1e"},"modified":"2007-03-15T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2007-03-15T00:00:00","slug":"sony-computer-entertainment-joins-stanford-university-foldinghome-program-to-further-medical-research","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/sonyinteractive.com\/en\/press-releases\/2007\/sony-computer-entertainment-joins-stanford-university-foldinghome-program-to-further-medical-research\/","title":{"rendered":"Sony Computer Entertainment Joins Stanford\nUniversity Folding@Home Program to Further\nMedical Research"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Tokyo, April 25, <\/span>2007 \u2013 SSony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) today announced that PLAYSTATION\u00ae3 (PS3\u2122) computer entertainment systems will have the capability to connect to Stanford University\u2019s Folding@home program, a distributed computing project aimed at understanding protein folding, misfolding and related diseases. Stanford University is leveraging PS3\u2019s powerful Cell Broadband Engine\u2122 (Cell\/B.E.) \u2013 and what will be an even more powerful distributed supercomputing network of PS3 systems \u2013 to help study the causes of diseases such as Parkinson\u2019s, Alzheimer\u2019s, cystic fibrosis and many cancers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Because the process of folding proteins is so complex, computers are used to
\nperform simulations to study the process. Since these simulations can take up to 30 years for a
\nsingle computer to complete, Folding@home enables this task to be shared among thousands
\nof computers connected via the network, utilizing distributed computing technology. Once the
\ndata is processed, the information is sent back via the Internet to the central computer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Cell\/B.E. processor inside each PS3 is roughly 10 times faster than a standard
\nmainstream chip inside a personal computer (PC), so researchers are able to perform the
\nsimulations much faster, speeding up the research process.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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“Millions of users have experienced the power of PS3 entertainment. Now they
\ncan utilize that exceptional computing power to help fight diseases,” said Masayuki Chatani,
\nCorporate Executive and CTO Computer, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. “In order to
\nstudy protein folding, researchers need more than just one super computer, but the massive
\nprocessing power of thousands of networked computers. Previously, PCs have been the only
\noption for scientists, but now, they have a new, more powerful tool\u2014PS3.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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“We\u00b4re thrilled to have SCE be part of Stanford University\u00b4s Folding@home
\nproject,” said Vijay Pande, Associate Professor of Chemistry at Stanford University and
\nFolding@home project lead. “With PS3 now part of our network, we will be able to address
\nquestions previously considered impossible to tackle computationally, with the goal of finding
\ncures to some of the world\u00b4s most life-threatening diseases.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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With the latest system software update expected to become available at the end of
\nMarch, Folding@home icon will be added to the Network menu of the XMB\u2122
\n(XrossMediaBar). PS3 users can join the program by simply clicking on the Folding@home
\nicon or optionally set the application to run automatically whenever PS3 is idle(*1)<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Starting with Folding@home, SCE will continue to support distributed computing
\nprojects in a wide variety of academic fields such as medical and social sciences and
\nenvironmental studies through the use of PS3 and hopes to contribute to the advancement of
\nscience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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(*1) To run the application automatically in idle state, PS3 must be connected to the network with both main power switch and
\npower button turned on. Option setting must also be changed as this automatic feature is off at default.<\/span><\/p>\n

(*2) For more information, please see official website (http:\/\/www.scei.co.jp\/folding\/en\/).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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About Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.<\/h4>\n

Recognized as the global leader and company responsible for the progression of consumer-based computer
\nentertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) manufacturers, distributes and markets the
\nPlayStation\u00ae game console, the PlayStation\u00ae2 computer entertainment system, the PSP\u00ae (PlayStation\u00aePortable)
\nhandheld entertainment system and the upcoming, much-anticipated PLAYSTATION\u00ae3 system. PlayStation has
\nrevolutionized home entertainment by introducing advanced 3D graphic processing, and PlayStation 2 further
\nenhances the PlayStation legacy as the core of home networked entertainment. PSP is a new handheld
\nentertainment system that allows users to enjoy 3D games, with high-quality full-motion video, and high-fidelity
\nstereo audio. PLAYSTATION 3 is an advanced computer system, incorporating the state-of-the-art Cell
\nprocessor with super computer like power. SCEI, along with its subsidiary divisions Sony Computer
\nEntertainment America Inc., Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd., and Sony Computer Entertainment
\nKorea Inc. develops, publishes, markets and distributes software, and manages the third party licensing programs
\nfor these platforms in the respective markets worldwide. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Sony Computer
\nEntertainment Inc. is an independent business unit of the Sony Group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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PlayStation, PLAYSTATION and PSP are registered trademarks and PS3, Cell Broadband Engine and XMB are trademarks
\nof Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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