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DESCRIPTION
Structure is a protein / macromolecule visualization tool that runs as a screensaver module. It colorfully renders PDB (Protein Data Bank) files using unique algorithms. The module automatically annotates, colors, and rotates structures for an educational and captivating display. Show off your research or simply enjoy this entrancing introduction to structural biology!

Features
Never get bored - automatically downloads new structures from the Protein Data Bank archive. Have a favorite protein? Structure can load files from a folder of your choice. Clear and informative rendering - transparent wireframes effectively differentiate and highlight ligands and heterogens. Text overlay provides additional details about each structure. Fast OpenGL rendering means low processor usage.

WHAT'S NEW
Version 2.2:
  • Snow Leopard compatible
REQUIREMENTS
  • Mac OS X 10.4 or newer
  • A screen resolution of at least 1024x768 is recommended.

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SCREENSHOT

Developer:Benjamin Blonder
Downloads:5,974
  - Version d/l:1,188
Utilities:Screen Savers
License:Free
Date:17 Sep 2009
Platform:PPC/Intel
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Jun 4 2009
*****

MISHA  This is pretty cool. But looking at proteins all day makes me want to eat a steak.  
(Version 2.1)

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Apr 24 2009

SPRINGHEELMAC  Great screensaver, but if you actually want to AID in research while you save your screen, I suggest BOINC.  
(Version 2.0)

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Sep 8 2005
***½.

ARVID  great idea! but ouch, it hard crashes my 10.3.9 powerbook if run (from a screen corner) when the saver is being previewed in system preferences. Black screen, nothing responds, never wakes up.

Also, would be nice if spinning was not simply around on one axis, but multi-axis, something a little more interesting.

Another little thing i noticed was that the protein did not spin at all if i set the speed to less than 0.50.

Great idea - I really like the concept and how it looks, just needs some touch-up work i think!  
(Version 1.0.2)

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Sep 7 2005
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ANONYMOUS  Mmmm... protein chains good for you and your screen.   
(Version 1.0.2)

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Jun 14 2005
*****

I_AM_PHABOO  This screensaver rocks like no other screensaver has rocked before.  
(Version 1.0.1)

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