Creating complex polymers often involves repeating monomer patterns, varied bond types, and the need for flexible editing. For many researchers and students in the molecular modeling field, building such custom polymer sequences can feel intimidating — especially when it involves…

Sometimes, even with a promising homology model, everything just looks right—until you dig into the backbone geometry. Strained or disallowed dihedral angles can hide within your structure, only to show up later in your simulations as instability or poor predictive…

Generating Python scripts for molecular modeling tasks can be time-consuming, especially when switching between documentation, scripting environments, and the visual platform. If you’ve ever wished you could just describe what you want in plain English and get a working script…

One common challenge in molecular docking is achieving the right balance between search accuracy and computational efficiency. When modeling protein-protein interactions, researchers often want results that are both physically meaningful and delivered in a reasonable amount of time. But how…

Preparing coarse-grained (CG) systems for molecular dynamics (MD) simulations can often feel like stepping through a minefield of small issues that lead to problematic simulations. One pain point that many molecular modelers encounter is setting up solvation properly when working…

One of the most common bottlenecks in molecular design and cheminformatics is the need to systematically explore chemical space: how do structural modifications at specific molecular positions affect molecular properties like binding affinity or selectivity? Instead of relying on scattered…

When working on molecular presentations, it’s often important to control visual complexity. Whether you’re introducing molecular components one at a time in a classroom, highlighting specific features in a publication video, or creating an instructional animation, clarity matters. One effective…

Running molecular dynamics simulations in the cloud can save you time and free up your local resources—but what happens if your input files are misconfigured or your system isn’t stable enough? In SAMSON’s GROMACS Wizard, you have a handy option…

Molecular modelers often spend significant time adjusting how molecular structures are visualized to interpret and present their data clearly. Whether working with protein secondary structures, electrostatic fields, or electron densities, having intuitive control over visual representation is essential. Yet, many…

One common challenge for molecular modelers working with GROMACS is dealing with long-running energy minimization calculations. These simulations can temporarily block workflow, especially when computational resources are limited. Fortunately, the SAMSON GROMACS Wizard has integrated local job management capabilities that…