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RCSB Protein Data Bank (RCSB PDB) enables breakthroughs in science and education by providing access and tools for exploration, visualization, and analysis of:
Experimentally-determined 3D structures from the Protein Data Bank (PDB) archive | |
Computed Structure Models (CSM) from AlphaFold DB and ModelArchive |
These data can be explored in context of external annotations providing a structural view of biology.
Features & Highlights
Applications Open for Director - Copy
Distinguished scientists focused on 3D structures of biological macromolecules are invited to apply for this position with the RCSB PDB at Rutgers University.
Register Now for Crash Course: Python For Cheminformatics-Driven Molecular Docking
This free virtual course will demonstrate the power and flexibility of python on May 1, 2025
Developers: Switch to Sequence Coordinates Service by May 31, 2025
The new Sequence Coordinates Service supports better access to RCSB PDB features
Register for the April 10 Virtual Office Hour on Sequence Annotations Viewer
Learn how to map 1D sequence annotations onto a 3D structure at RCSB.org.
Take the User Survey on Statistics and Win
Statistics were recently redesigned. Share your feedback and enter into a drawing for a mug featuring the artwork of David S. Goodsell.
Register for March Training Events
Join us for free upcoming virtual events: Extended PDB ID Office Hour (Mar 13), Exploring Bird Flu with RCSB.org (Mar 17), and RCSB PDB APIs with Python (Mar 24)
Register for the May 8 Workshop on PDB Deposition
Attendees will become proficient in leveraging various OneDep features and tools, including ORCiD management, validating data, submitting batches of structures, and completing depositions with minimal manual input.
Register for the April 7 Virtual Office Hour on Depositing IHM Data
Interested in learning more about the deposition, validation, and biocuration of structures determined using integrative and hybrid methods? Bring you questions to a virtual Office Hour.
Register Now for Webinar on API Access with Python
Join us for Streamlining Access to RCSB PDB APIs with Python on Monday March 24
Register for the March 13 Virtual Office Hour on Supporting Extended PDB IDs
Interested in learning more about plans to extend PDB IDs to 12 characters? Bring you questions to a virtual Office Hour.
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Celebrate DNA Day on April 25 - Copy
Commemorate the anniversaries of the Human Genome Project's completion and the discovery of the DNA double helix with PDB-101 resources» 03/28/2025
April 22 is Earth Day - Copy
Visit PDB-101 to learn how PDB structures can help us plan for a sustainable future.» 03/25/2025
Winter Newsletter Published - Copy
Highlights the Target Zero documentary series, 2024 statistics, wwPDB news, and more. In the Education Corner, learn about Molecule of the Month: Celebrating 25 Years of Storytelling and Announcing New Beginnings» 03/18/2025
Access Computed Structure Model Annotations
Gene Ontology terms (for Molecular Function, Cellular Component, and Biological Process), InterPro protein family classifications, and Pharos disease associations are available for CSMs at RCSB.org» 05/12/2025
Commemorating 75 Years of Discovery and Innovation at the NSF
Download posters created to celebrate that the PDB has been supported by the National Science Foundation since the 1970s.» 04/30/2025
Toggle to "Opt-in" to Access Computed Structure Models Alongside PDB Data
Move the slider to use RCSB PDB tools with >1 million CSMs from AlphaFold and ModelArchive» 04/29/2025
PDB-101 Focus: Peak Performance
PDB-101 materials explore the structural biology of nutrition.» 04/22/2025
Paper Published: Visualizing and analyzing 3D biomolecular structures using Mol*
Read how Mol* can be used to visualize and analyze the influenza A H5N1 virus proteome» 04/15/2025
Meet RCSB PDB at ASBMB
Visit RCSB PDB in the exhibit hall for the latest news. See poster #401 on Tuesday April 15 to learn more about exploring CSMs at RCSB.org» 04/08/2025
Paper Published: PDB and a transformative impact on science and society
Read about the evolution and growth of the PDB, including its immense impact on basic and applied research in virtually all areas of biology and medicine» 04/01/2025
Molecule of the Month
Quarterly News (see archive)
Issue 104 - January 2025
In this issue: Target Zero documentary series, 2024 statistics, wwPDB news, a major Molecule of the Month announcement and more.
Education Corner: Molecule of the Month: Celebrating 25 Years of Storytelling and Announcing New Beginnings by Drs. David Goodsell and Janet Iwasa
Annual Reports
2023 Annual Report
Download the 2023 Annual Report (PDF) for an overview of recent activities, including RCSB PDB APIs and pairwise alignment tools.
