When performing protein-protein docking, modelers often face a critical tradeoff: how to balance docking accuracy with efficient computation. Complex systems can take hours to dock, especially if you’re exploring the full 3D orientation space of the ligand relative to the…

If you’ve ever had to prepare multiple protein structures for docking, simulations, or other modeling tasks, you know how tedious and error-prone it can become. Opening each file, fixing alternate atom locations, removing waters or cofactors, checking for missing atoms—it’s…

When working with complex molecular systems, it can be challenging to keep track of atoms, residues, and structural regions – especially when they’re rendered as a sea of spheres and sticks. If you’ve ever found yourself squinting at your molecular…

When building molecular models, clarity is crucial—especially when you’re sharing your work or presenting your findings. Labels help identify key parts of your structures, from atoms to entire molecules. But default label placements can sometimes overlap with important areas or…

Molecular modelers often find themselves bottlenecked by simulation runtimes, especially when running locally. You might be using powerful hardware, but your jobs are still dragging—and it’s not always clear why. If you’ve ever wondered whether GROMACS is making full use…

Understanding the interactions between a ligand and its target protein remains a central challenge in molecular modeling. Once docking simulations are complete, the next step is often analysis and communication—insightfully visualizing the binding site’s key residues, detecting hydrogen bonds, and…

One of the most common challenges in molecular modeling and visualization is understanding the spatial relationships within complex structures. When looking at dense molecular systems, it can be hard to tell which atoms are deep inside a pocket and which…

When creating molecular animations, it’s often challenging to make transitions visually intuitive. If you’re showing a model appear and disappear during a presentation or video, a harsh on–off switch can make the experience jarring. This is particularly relevant for molecular…

For researchers and developers creating custom tools for molecular design or simulations, one common roadblock is: how to share your software with collaborators or the broader community? Whether it’s an app that wraps an existing simulation, an importer for specialized…