Author: OneAngstrom

When preparing molecular presentations or tutorials, it’s often important to draw focus to subtle structural changes in molecular assemblies. However, small conformational shifts can be difficult to notice—especially in large biomolecular systems. A simple technique that can make these changes…

When exploring the fascinating world of materials modeling, understanding how defects in a crystal impact its properties is a crucial step. Defects can significantly alter a material’s electrical, optical, or mechanical behavior, and modeling them accurately is central to many…

When creating molecular animations, one common challenge is directing the viewer’s attention to a specific part of the system—like the binding pocket of a protein or an active site in a large molecular complex. Static shots often fail to convey…

Working with protein conformational transitions often leads to a fundamental question after the paths are computed: How do I get the motion of specific atoms along a transition path? Whether you’re interested in backbone atoms, catalytic residues, or specific side…

If you’ve ever created a molecular animation and noticed that the camera seems to mysteriously drift between frames—even when you haven’t explicitly animated it—you’re not alone. This is a common issue molecular modelers face in visualization workflows, particularly when using…

One common challenge in molecular modeling is verifying that a protein structure is ready for simulation. Even with high-quality data or carefully built homology models, strained residues can sometimes go unnoticed. These outliers can result in unstable simulations and inaccurate…

Creating clear and effective molecular animations can be challenging, especially when trying to visualize transitions from one molecular conformation to another. Whether you are presenting a trajectory from a simulation or cycling between structures during a conformational change, having a…

One common bottleneck in molecular modeling is setting up a protein-ligand docking system—especially defining the binding site. Whether you’re preparing for non-covalent or covalent docking, determining the binding site accurately is crucial for reliable results and biological relevance. Luckily, the…

Creating molecular presentations that clearly convey structural information is a common challenge in molecular modeling. Whether you’re preparing a video for a talk, teaching students, or documenting your findings, having visual elements that smoothly transition on-screen can significantly improve understanding.…