One of the persistent challenges in computational molecular modeling is maintaining productivity while long tasks — like energy minimization — are running. If you’ve ever initiated a simulation and found yourself waiting, uncertain whether to keep SAMSON running or not,…

Managing large molecular design projects often involves juggling multiple structures, scripts, and associated data files. For many scientists and modelers, this can quickly become overwhelming—particularly when trying to locate specific elements, toggle between tasks, or share their work. Fortunately, SAMSON…

If you’ve ever worked with molecular data across different software tools, you probably know the struggle: incompatible file formats, conversion errors, or losing data fidelity when switching between platforms. Whether it’s importing a simulation trajectory, exporting a 3D model, or…

Studying ligand unbinding processes is a central task in computational drug discovery and enzyme mechanism analysis. However, tracking the motion of a ligand across a molecular dynamics trajectory can quickly become overwhelming, especially in complex systems with many degrees of…

Setting up a molecular dynamics (MD) simulation is always a balance between precision and simplicity. When you’re preparing a production MD run—after carefully completing energy minimization and equilibration—you’re often faced with a long list of parameters that might feel overwhelming.…

When working with molecular simulations or visualizations, there are times when you want part of the system to remain fixed—structurally intact—while the rest evolves or moves. For instance, you may want to animate the binding of a ligand while keeping…

When preparing molecular animations to communicate your findings—whether in academic presentations, lectures, or research videos—clarity is essential. A common challenge faced by molecular modelers is how to gradually remove part of a complex molecular structure without overwhelming visual transitions or…

When crafting molecular animations, it’s not just about what you show—it’s about how you show it. Whether you’re preparing an animation for a presentation, a publication, or simply to better understand a structure, precise camera movement can greatly impact how…