Author: OneAngstrom

One of the most repetitive (and error-prone) tasks in molecular modeling is selecting atoms or groups of atoms located close to a residue, a ligand, or a functional group. Whether you’re preparing a simulation, inspecting an interaction site, or filtering…

Sharing scientific discoveries effectively often means going beyond static visuals. Molecular modelers today are increasingly asked to create engaging and clear presentations, whether for publications, teaching, or collaboration. One recurring challenge is: how to animate molecular scenes smoothly, without spending…

If you’re working in molecular modeling, you know how important it is to have software that works seamlessly on your system. SAMSON, the integrative platform for molecular design and nanoscience, supports multiple operating systems—but what exactly is supported, and what…

When performing Potential of Mean Force (PMF) calculations, one of the most overlooked yet critical steps is the assessment of histogram coverage. If you’ve ever struggled to understand whether your simulation results are actually telling you the whole story, this…

Anyone who builds molecular systems knows how time-consuming and repetitive it can be to manually duplicate and arrange atomic units in nanoscale patterns. Whether you’re modeling a nanotube, assembling a biomolecular superstructure, or creating a mesoscopic material, controlling the arrangement…

In a world where collaboration in molecular modeling is increasingly international and digital, it matters how easily others can find and connect with you. Whether you’re analyzing protein-ligand interactions, designing materials, or running simulations in the cloud, having a visible—and…

One of the common challenges in molecular modeling is demonstrating how ligands or molecular fragments interact with a receptor in a clear and dynamic way. While molecular docking offers powerful insights, animating these docking events to communicate mechanisms to colleagues…

If you’re involved in molecular modeling, you’ve likely faced this common issue: figuring out how to carry out unfamiliar tasks in a new software tool while staying focused on your research goals. From molecule editing to simulation setup, the learning…

Ever added a label in SAMSON, only to find it mysteriously vanish as you zoom in or out? You’re not alone. Label visibility in SAMSON is a common point of confusion for molecular modelers, especially when preparing clear, informative visualizations…

Creating smooth animations of complex molecular systems can be both powerful and time-consuming. One common challenge molecular modelers face is how to create clean, precise vertical camera motions—especially when communicating structural changes or navigating vertically extended biomolecular assemblies. Whether exploring…