Visualizing Spike Protein Motion: From Closed to Open State

For molecular modelers studying viral pathogens, understanding conformational changes in key proteins is more than just a matter of curiosity—it’s essential for tasks like drug design, antibody targeting, and vaccine development. One significant structure that’s drawn global focus is the…

A Smarter Way to Explore Molecular Variants with SMILES

When designing new molecules, especially in early-stage drug discovery, chemists often need to generate analogs by modifying specific parts of a lead compound. This process, known as isosteric replacement or fragment replacement, can be extremely tedious and laborious. Doing this…

What to Do When Your Molecular File Won’t Load

Molecular modelers often face issues when trying to load structural or experimental files into their modeling environment. Whether you’re trying to open a .pdb, a volumetric data file, or a custom format exported from lab equipment, hitting the dreaded “file…

Easily Read, Write, and Run Python Scripts Inside SAMSON

Python scripting has become essential for many in the scientific computing world—especially molecular modelers who often need to automate tasks, analyze data, or build custom tools. If you use SAMSON, the integrative molecular design platform, the good news is: Python…