Switch Views Instantly with Multiple Cameras in SAMSON

When working on complex molecular systems, navigating between different spatial regions, projections, or zoom levels becomes a frequent task. Whether you’re analyzing a protein pocket in close detail or comparing macromolecular quaternary structures, this back-and-forth can be tedious and time-consuming.…

A Simple Way to Filter Render Presets in SAMSON Using NSL

In molecular modeling, visual fidelity is often more than aesthetics—it’s a way to focus on what really matters. Whether you’re refining a protein surface or comparing molecular contributions in different environments, render presets help you design visual styles quickly and…

How to Superimpose Two Hemoglobins Without a Script

Superimposing protein structures to compare their folds or map conserved regions is a common task in computational biology. But doing it manually—whether with PyMOL scripts or rigid RMSD calculations—can be repetitive and error-prone. If you’re spending time writing custom scripts…

Before You Interpolate: Cleaning Up PDB Structures in SAMSON

Generating realistic transition paths between protein conformations is valuable for structural analysis, molecular dynamics, and free energy calculations. However, a common, often frustrating hurdle in these workflows is preparing protein structures: missing atoms, extra chains, water molecules, and ligands can…

Avoid Email Chaos: Send Your Molecular Models the Right Way

Many molecular modelers find themselves endlessly emailing large project files back and forth with colleagues. With multiple versions circulating and storage tools that aren’t tailored for research data, things can get convoluted quickly. Who has the latest version? Where did…