Designing clear and engaging molecular presentations can be tricky—especially when it comes to showing complex molecular structures without overwhelming the viewer. One recurring challenge for molecular modelers, educators, and students is how to highlight parts of a molecular system progressively,…

When uncovering potential unbinding pathways for ligands within protein structures, molecular modelers often run into a common challenge: how to guide the search space efficiently to obtain biologically relevant paths without overly constraining or biasing the simulation. One practical tool…

Molecular visualizations can be powerful storytelling tools. Whether you’re preparing a presentation, a scientific movie, or just documenting your molecular model’s behavior over time, a smooth camera trajectory is crucial. However, many molecular modelers have encountered this frustrating issue: suddenly,…

When visualizing molecular dynamics, staying focused—literally—can be a challenge. Molecules twist, bend, and tumble through space, and it’s easy to lose track of specific atoms or active regions as they shift across the screen. But what if your camera could…

Modeling molecular systems doesn’t always go smoothly. Sometimes, atoms need to connect. Other times, bonds have to break. In those moments, traditional molecular force fields—designed for static topologies—can get in the way. You might find yourself re-typing your molecules, manually…

If you’ve ever had to install complex software in a shared or tightly managed computing environment, you’ve likely run into a common problem: needing administrator rights. For many molecular modelers—especially students, researchers in government labs, or users of institution-managed systems—this…

One of the common challenges in setting up Umbrella Sampling simulations is selecting the right initial conformations. For many molecular modelers, this step requires scripting, plotting distances manually, or running external tools—often a time-consuming process. Fortunately, SAMSON’s GROMACS Wizard streamlines…

Creating smooth and informative molecular animations often means guiding your audience’s eyes exactly where you want them to look. Whether you’re rotating around a binding site or zooming through a channel, camera movement is critical. However, many molecular modelers find…