Seeing Molecules Clearly: A Guide to Visual Models in SAMSON

For many molecular modelers, the challenge isn’t generating data — it’s understanding it. Whether you’re looking at protein structures, electron densities, or electrostatic fields, visual clarity can make the difference between insight and information overload. This is where Visual Models…

Animating Atomic Motion Without Scripts or Code

One of the common challenges molecular modelers face is effectively communicating molecular transformations over time. Whether you’re preparing educational content, designing nanosystems, or capturing animations for scientific presentations, showing how atoms or molecules change position step-by-step usually requires external video…

Quickly Find and Hide Lights in SAMSON Using NSL

When working on a complex molecular model, fine-tuning lighting is essential for both clarity and presentation. However, with multiple light nodes in your model, it can become frustrating to identify the lights you want to adjust — especially if they…

Running GROMACS Simulations in the Cloud Without Setup

Molecular modelers often need to run resource-intensive simulations, but not everyone has access to a powerful local machine or the time to configure cluster computing tools. Whether you’re working remotely, switching between different operating systems, or just trying to avoid…

Smooth Molecular Zooms Without Changing Focus

When creating molecular animations, especially for presentations or educational videos, camera movement plays a crucial role in guiding the viewer’s attention. One common challenge in this workflow is how to create clean zoom effects without shifting the focus or disturbing…