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March Molecule of the Month

RCSB PDB Molecule of the Month
Hyaluronidases

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Register Now for a Virtual Deep Dive into Computed Structure Model Exploration at RCSB.org

Register Now for a Virtual Deep Dive into Computed Structure Model Exploration at RCSB.org

Join us on April 30 as we demonstrate how RCSB.org serves as your gateway to structural data exploration. Learn how to navigate predicted 3D protein models in the context of experimentally-determined PDB structures.

Paper Published on CryoEM Archiving and Validation Recommendations

Paper Published on CryoEM Archiving and Validation Recommendations

Read about new community recommendations on cryoEM data archiving and validation

Register for the March 28 Office Hour to Ask A Biocurator

Register for the March 28 Office Hour to Ask A Biocurator

Want to learn more about deposition, validation, and biocuration? Join us for a virtual office hour and bring YOUR questions about OneDep, pdb_extract, the PDBx/mmCIF format, five-character CCD IDs, and more.

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Use a Python Package to Access the RCSB PDB Search API

Perform Advanced Search queries through a Pythonic interface

Notice: NGL Viewer Deprecation

Notice: NGL Viewer Deprecation

As of June 28, 2024, the NGL molecular viewer will be removed from RCSB.org. Users are encouraged to use Mol* for 3D visualization.

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Please take this brief survey about Computed Structure Models at RCSB.org to be entered into a drawing for a set of Bound Playing Cards.

Undergrads: Spend your summer with RCSB PDB

Undergrads: Spend your summer with RCSB PDB

RISE at Rutgers is a nationally acclaimed summer research program for outstanding undergraduates from diverse backgrounds. Applications are now open.

Switch from MMTF to BCIF

Switch from MMTF to BCIF

As of July 2, 2024, RCSB PDB will no longer serve PDB data in the MMTF compression format. Users should switch to BCIF.

Resources for Supporting the Extended PDB ID Format (pdb_00001abc)

Resources for Supporting the Extended PDB ID Format (pdb_00001abc)

Users and related software will need to transition to the extended PDB ID format and PDBx/mmCIF file format by 2029

Applications Open for Director

Applications Open for Director

Distinguished scientists focused on 3D structures of biological macromolecules are invited to apply for this position with the RCSB PDB at Rutgers University.


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Molecule of the Month

Hyaluronidases

Hyaluronidases

Long carbohydrate chains are used to make our bodies flexible and resilient.

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Issue 100 - January 2024

In this issue: Spring Training Opportunities; 5-character CCD IDs; SACNAS/ABRCMS Report; and more.

In the Education Corner, learn about Bringing Proteins to Life: Exploring Protein Structures with Interactive Jmol Views.

Annual Reports

2022 Annual Report

Download the 2022 Annual Report (PDF) for an overview of recent RCSB PDB activities, including enabled access to ~1 million Computed Structure Models (CSMs) from AlphaFoldDB and RoseTTAFold.

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