Author: OneAngstrom

Molecular modeling often involves juggling between different tools, workflows, and platforms, which can make the process feel daunting. What if there was a way to centralize and streamline these operations? The Apps in the SAMSON platform provide an integrated solution…

For molecular modelers and researchers alike, examining complex biomolecular motions is often challenging. One particularly important example is the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, which has played a crucial role in understanding the virus that causes COVID-19. Did you know that SAMSON…

Creating engaging and precise molecular presentations often involves showing the subtle interplay of atoms and bonds. However, molecular modelers frequently face the challenge of transitioning between visual states seamlessly. Whether you’re presenting research, preparing a lecture, or just want to…

Choosing the right color palette is often underestimated but remains crucial for molecular modelers aiming to visualize data effectively. A flexible diverging color palette is particularly valuable for highlighting contrasts within your data, offering a smooth way to display gradients…

Designing molecular structures—especially in domains like nanotechnology or biomolecular modeling—can be a daunting task for anyone aiming for precision and efficiency. Whether you’re building nanotubes, modeling complex molecular arrays, or crafting intricate nanoscale patterns, SAMSON’s pattern editors offer a powerful…

Molecular modeling comes with its own set of challenges, and high on that list is understanding and interpreting vast amounts of molecular data visually. Molecules can be complex, and one pain point for researchers is presenting this data in intuitive…

For molecular modelers, understanding and interpreting structural details can often feel like solving a visually complex puzzle. Being able to distinguish residues based on their biophysical properties is critical for analyzing molecular systems and presenting results effectively. This is where…

For molecular modelers, symmetry is more than just an aesthetic feature—it can significantly streamline workflows, improve accuracy, and reduce computational costs. Whether you’re building coarse-grained models or preparing simulations, having the ability to detect and visualize symmetry axes becomes invaluable.…

Protein preparation is a critical step in molecular modeling and drug discovery workflows—an improperly prepared structure can significantly affect the accuracy of subsequent simulations, docking experiments, or analyses. With the FITTED Suite available in SAMSON, users can automate and simplify…