Author: OneAngstrom

Molecular modeling often involves juggling intricate visualizations to present atomic-level insights effectively. One particular challenge revolves around highlighting specific atoms or molecular bonds progressively, beginning from zero visibility and transitioning towards a clear display. For molecular designers, this problem can…

When working on molecular models, achieving seamless transitions in animations can make all the difference. Whether you’re presenting your work to colleagues or creating educational videos, visually impactful animations help convey complex molecular concepts more effectively. One such handy tool…

Crystals are renowned for their structural perfection, but in many cases, it is precisely their imperfections that lead to unique and intriguing material properties. Ever wondered how defects in a diamond crystal affect its structure? Let’s explore this fascinating topic…

One of the most rewarding aspects of molecular modeling is being able to visualize nanosystems with clarity and detail. Whether you’re analyzing a protein’s secondary structure or investigating electrostatic fields, having the right visual representations is crucial. Fortunately, SAMSON provides…

For researchers and molecular modelers, analyzing trajectories and exploring conformational changes can often be a tedious process. Fortunately, SAMSON’s Play Path animation offers a straightforward yet powerful solution to streamline this task by visually playing molecular paths between two frames.…

Molecular modelers often face the challenge of creating biologically realistic environments, such as embedding proteins within lipid membranes. This task can be time-consuming and involves multiple steps of manual setup. The Molecular Box Builder extension for SAMSON offers a practical…

Careful preparation and validation of protein structures are crucial steps for successful molecular modeling workflows. Without these preparatory steps, downstream tasks like molecular dynamics simulations, drug-design screening, or binding-energy calculations might result in inaccurate results or even fail altogether. But…

Ask any molecular modeler and they’ll tell you: precise selection of molecules, residues, or atoms is a fundamental step in molecular design. Whether you’re simulating complex interactions or just want to inspect specific elements of your molecular model, a robust…

For molecular modelers, efficiently managing cloud computations is vital for tasks like protein structure prediction and molecular dynamics simulations. But once a job is launched in the cloud, the challenge lies in overseeing its progress, ensuring smooth execution, and accessing…