Generating lipid bilayers around proteins is a common step in membrane protein modeling, but it often involves multiple tools, file format conversions, and error-prone setup steps. If you’ve ever found yourself frustrated by having to script this process—or worse, trying…

Designing nanoscale architectures like carbon nanotubes (CNTs) is often a tedious challenge in molecular modeling. Aligning atoms, replicating units, and preserving bonding integrity can take hours of meticulous work, even for small structures. If you’ve ever tried to build a…

When modeling molecules, minor tweaks can save significant time and help prevent structural errors. One of the most common frustrations for molecular modelers using design platforms is having to manually fix issues like overlapping atoms, inconsistent hydrogen counts, or unrealistic…

One of the challenges many molecular modelers face is the ability to predict biomolecular structures that go beyond plain protein sequences. If you’re a researcher working with protein-ligand systems, modified nucleotides, or hybrid biomolecules, you’ve likely encountered limitations in traditional…

When fine-tuning a molecular animation, one detail can make or break your presentation: how and when objects appear on screen. If you’re working with molecular assemblies, chemical reactions, or binding mechanisms, timing the visibility of atoms and structures precisely can…

If you’ve ever tried to generate a coarse-grained molecular model of a protein with multiple replicas, chances are you’ve run into errors related to chain or residue numbering. These issues, while common, can be frustrating — especially when you’re preparing…

When building molecular presentations in SAMSON, there’s often a need to emphasize key transitions—whether it’s a conformational change, a docking moment, or simply a reveal of structural detail. But what if the animation flows too quickly? What if your audience…

If you’re beginning your journey in molecular modeling or transitioning to a new simulation platform, the learning curve can feel steep. Working with atomic structures, simulating molecular dynamics, or analyzing chemical interactions involves numerous concepts and tools. For many researchers,…

Controlling the visibility of components in molecular animations can be crucial, especially when you’re trying to focus your viewer’s attention on specific parts of a system. But what if you don’t want a fade or opacity shift — you just…