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Biomolecules in the computer: Jmol to the rescue

  1. Angel Herráez*

Article first published online: 3 NOV 2006

DOI: 10.1002/bmb.2006.494034042644

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Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education

Volume 34, Issue 4, pages 255–261, July 2006

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Herráez, A. (2006), Biomolecules in the computer: Jmol to the rescue. Biochem. Mol. Biol. Educ., 34: 255–261. doi: 10.1002/bmb.2006.494034042644

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  1. Departamento de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular, Universidad de Alcalá, 28871 Alcalá de Henares, Spain

*Departamento de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular, Universidad de Alcalá, 28871 Alcalá de Henares, Spain. Tel.: 34-918854511; Fax: 34-918854585

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  1. Issue published online: 3 NOV 2006
  2. Article first published online: 3 NOV 2006
  3. Manuscript Received: 21 APR 2006

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Keywords:

  • Molecular models;
  • Jmol;
  • Chime;
  • open source;
  • proteins

Abstract

Jmol is free, open source software for interactive molecular visualization. Since it is written in the Java™ programming language, it is compatible with all major operating systems and, in the applet form, with most modern web browsers. This article summarizes Jmol development and features that make it a valid and promising replacement for Rasmol and Chime in the development of educational materials, as well as in basic investigation of biomolecular structure. The description is set up by comparison with the well known abilities of Rasmol and Chime. Jmol is suitable for molecular model display and analysis in biochemistry, molecular biology, organic and inorganic chemistry, crystallography, and materials science.

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