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An Introduction to Molecular Graphics

Molecular graphics focuses on understanding molecules and their properties through visual representations such as images, diagrams, and interactive models. It involves creating images and visual models to explore and explain how molecules are structured and what makes them unique, helping scientists and researchers better comprehend the world of chemistry and biology.

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ChimeraX Matchmaker

If you study proteins or DNA, the “Matchmaker” extension in ChimeraX is a must-have tool. It does one crucial job: aligning different 3D structures on top of each other so you can easily compare them.

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Navigating PDB: Legacy Format to PDBx/mmCIF

Discover the fascinating journey of protein data storage since 1971. From the legacy PDB format, designed for punched cards, to the modern PDBx/mmCIF format, built to accommodate complex macromolecular data.

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ChimeraX Command Line Interface (CLI)

To get the most out of ChimeraX, it is worth learning the Command Line Interface (CLI). While visual menus are great, typing commands is often the fastest and most precise way to control the software.

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An Introduction to ChimeraX User Interface

Welcome to our blog post on ChimeraX User Interface. ChimeraX is a powerful molecular visualization and analysis software widely used by researchers in the field of structural biology.

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