Proteins (2 of 2) (IMAGE) Rice University Caption A simulation produced via SBM+DCA shows the open, closed and an intermediate twisted stage in a D-ribose binding protein. The program created at Rice University uses genomic data and structural information about proteins to predict intermediate folding stages thought to have important functions. Credit Onuchic Lab/Rice University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.