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Alpha1/Beta Heteromeric Glycine receptor in the presence of 0.200 mM strychnine and 2000 nM ivermectin
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Watch the Webinar: Exploring Integrative Structures with RCSB.org
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Learn how to use RCSB.org features to navigate 3D Computed Structure Models from AlphaFold DB and ModelArchive
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Learn what is new in the redesigned Advanced Search feature and how to use it
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PDB depositions are automatically distributed to wwPDB deposition centers geographically
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Join wwPDB for hands-on workshops to learn how to deposit IHM structures determined using 3DEM plus chemical crosslinking and how to leverage various OneDep features and tools for efficient PDB deposition
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Interested in learning more about plans to extend PDB IDs to 12 characters? Want to learn more about the beta PDB archive? Bring you questions to a virtual Office Hour.
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Videos and tutorials are available to help users become Mol* experts
Milestone: >20,000 Structures Deposited to the PDB in 2025
wwPDB has received a record number of depositions this year
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Molecular Origami: Build 3D Paper Models of Protein Domains
Download printable alpha helices and beta strand templates for hands-on exploration of protein folding domains, including a TIM Barrel and a Beta Sandwich» 03/03/2026
Download Protein Domains Poster
This poster highlights common arrangements of secondary structure elements in protein domains as defined by CATH.» 02/24/2026
PDB-101 Focus: Biotechnology
PDB-101 materials explore how researchers are using biology in industry. Watch a webinar to start Exploring the Workhorses of Biotechnology» 02/15/2026
February 4 is World Cancer Day
PDB structures reveal how cell growth is normally controlled, and how cancer cells circumvent these essential controls» 02/01/2026
Impact of PDB Structures on Anti-Cancer Drug Approvals
Open access to PDB data facilitates discovery and development of life saving drugs.» 01/27/2026
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
Visit PDB-101 to learn how the capsid protein of papillomavirus is used in vaccines that prevent cervical cancer» 01/20/2026
PDB-101 Focus in 2026: Biotechnology
PDB-101 materials explore how researchers are using biology in industry» 01/06/2026
Molecule of the Month
Natural RNA-Only Assemblies
Large and intricate naturally occurring structures composed exclusively of RNA
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Issue 107 - October 2025
This issue highlights Extended PDB IDs; the Pairwise Alignment Tool, a new animation on Caffeine and Adenosine, and more.
Education Corner: Learn how CCDC is Celebrating 60 Years of Research and Education with Small Molecules.
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2024 Annual Report
Download the 2024 Annual Report (PDF) for an overview of recent activities and the global impact of PDB data and RCSB PDB services.
