Author: OneAngstrom

For molecular modelers, one of the recurring challenges involves handling significant topology changes during molecular simulations. Whether it’s forming new bonds, breaking existing ones, or smoothly transitioning between different molecular structures, having a reliable tool to manage these transformations dynamically…

Energy minimization is a critical step in molecular modeling. It ensures that a system starts in a stable state with no steric clashes or inappropriate geometry. However, for many modelers, the process can seem convoluted or intimidating. Thankfully, the GROMACS…

One of the largest challenges for molecular modelers is dealing with the complexity of biological assemblies, such as protein complexes or viral capsids. These structures are often symmetric, and properly identifying their axes of symmetry can drastically simplify simulations, validate…

For molecular modelers, fine-tuning simulation parameters is often essential to achieve accurate, meaningful results. But managing molecular dynamics parameters (MDP files) can be daunting, especially when dealing with intricate setups for energy minimization, equilibration, and production molecular dynamics simulations. Luckily,…

As a molecular modeler, managing complex datasets and visualizing molecular properties effectively can sometimes feel overwhelming. SAMSON’s Inspector offers a solution to this challenge, providing easy tools to filter and modify molecular attributes based on your specific needs. One of…

As a molecular modeler, effectively navigating and visualizing your molecular structures can greatly impact your workflow and productivity. SAMSON’s camera system offers flexible tools to control and customize views for analyzing and presenting your models. Here, we’ll take a deep…

Streamline Molecular Visualization with Visual Presets For molecular modelers, one of the most time-consuming challenges is creating clear, professional visualizations of molecular systems. Whether you’re presenting a complex protein-ligand interaction or exploring the intricate structures of biomolecules, setting up visual…

Molecular modeling often involves tracking the dynamic interactions of specific parts of a molecular system. But how do you smoothly focus on key regions without manually adjusting the camera repeatedly? Enter SAMSON’s ‘Follow Atoms‘ animation, a feature designed to streamline…