Biomolecules in the computer: Jmol to the rescue

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...

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Published in:Biochemistry and molecular biology education 2006-07, Vol.34 (4), p.255-261
Main Author: Herraez, Angel
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biochemistry
Chime
Computer Software
Indonesia (Java)
Inorganic Chemistry
Jmol
Molecular Biology
Molecular models
Molecular Structure
open source
Physical Sciences
Programming
Programming Languages
proteins
Science Instruction
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1470-8175
1539-3429
DOI:10.1002/bmb.2006.494034042644