Author: OneAngstrom

Presenting molecular models isn’t just about accurate structure—it’s also about telling a clear story. Whether you’re preparing a conference presentation, a teaching video, or a visual inspection of an interaction site, sometimes you need viewers to pause and reflect on…

When presenting molecular models, clarity and control over visibility are essential—especially for highlighting specific components or creating smooth transitions. A common challenge among molecular modelers is how to progressively fade out parts of a structure without removing them abruptly. Fortunately,…

Visual storytelling is powerful in science. Whether you’re preparing a presentation, recording a molecular event, or teaching a concept, the way components appear in your molecular model matters. If you’re working with molecular scenes in SAMSON, you might already know…

When working with complex molecular models, color plays a bigger role than you might think. Color can help distinguish between molecular groups, highlight structural features, and enhance overall legibility—particularly in presentations, publications, or educational content. But picking colors manually can…

Applying custom simulation parameters in molecular dynamics (MD) workflows allows researchers to fine-tune their systems for specific scientific goals. But it can also lead to unexpected problems if those parameters are inconsistent or improperly set, especially when copied from other…

For molecular modelers working with complex systems, a major challenge is managing various tools and functionalities without overwhelming the user interface. If you’ve ever wondered why SAMSON allows only one editor to be active at any given time, you’re not…

For molecular modelers working with complex systems, selecting exactly the right groups of atoms, residues, or molecular fragments is often a repetitive and time-consuming task. Whether you’re preparing systems for simulation, analyzing interaction networks, or visualizing specific components, it can…

Molecular modeling involves frequent selection of specific atoms, residues, chains, ligands, or binding sites. This task can become tedious and error-prone, especially in complex molecular systems. Traditional selection tools involve dropdowns, checkboxes, or writing selection syntax. Not only does this…