One of the recurring challenges molecular modelers face is extracting meaningful free energy profiles from umbrella sampling simulations. The workflow becomes particularly cumbersome at the post-processing stage — especially when dealing with tens or hundreds of windows, each producing individual…

One of the first challenges molecular modelers face when visualizing large and complex structures is how to make spatial relationships clear. Proteins overlap, structures twist around each other, and it’s easy to lose depth perception. A flat-looking model might look…

Creating clear molecular presentations often means finding the right balance between visual aesthetics and conveying scientific meaning. One common challenge many molecular modelers face is how to highlight specific structures or changes without overwhelming the viewer. Whether you’re preparing an…

For molecular modelers investigating viral infection mechanisms or working on therapeutic design, understanding protein conformational transitions is a frequent and sometimes challenging task. Particularly in virology, capturing how viral proteins change shape to interact with host receptors can help drive…

Molecular modeling often involves watching how a ligand binds to or unbinds from a protein. But extracting only relevant atomic coordinates for simulations like free energy calculations can be tedious — especially if your tool exports everything indiscriminately. What if…

When performing molecular mechanics simulations, using force fields like the Universal Force Field (UFF) is a standard and powerful approach. However, researchers often find themselves frustrated when their simulations don’t quite behave as expected—energy plateaus, unrealistic geometries, or convergence issues.…

For many molecular modelers, generating 2D diagrams of protein-ligand interactions is a foundational yet repetitive task. These diagrams are essential to illustrate key interatomic contacts, but customizing them to make them readable and publication-ready can feel like an endless layout…

Creating photorealistic molecular visuals can be time-consuming if each element needs to be manually styled. Whether you’re working on a publication figure, a presentation, or simply want to explore your models with more visual clarity, adjusting visual materials quickly and…