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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 | |
Integrative 3D Structures from the PDB Archive | |
Computed Structure Models (CSM) from AlphaFold DB and ModelArchive |
Features & Highlights
Transitioning to PDBx/mmCIF and Extended PDB IDs
All users are strongly encouraged to make changes to software; refer to structures by the full 12-character ID in all communications; and encourage others to do the same as soon as possible.
Register for the Aug 11 Virtual Office Hour on Pairwise Alignment
Learn how to align one or more protein chains to a reference structure in a pairwise manner
Watch the Webinar: Python For Cheminformatics-Driven Molecular Docking
This virtual course demonstrates the power and flexibility of python
Extension to EMDB Accession Codes
To accommodate the rapid growth of EMDB depositions, the EMDB ID format will be extended to six-digits
Watch: Deep Dive into Computed Structure Model Exploration at RCSB.org
Learn how RCSB.org serves as your gateway to structural data exploration. See how to navigate predicted 3D protein models in the context of experimentally-determined PDB structures.
Register for the ACA 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.
Watch the Sequence Annotations Viewer Office Hour
Learn how to map 1D sequence annotations onto a 3D structure at RCSB.org.
Explore Integrative Structures at RCSB.org
Access complex macromolecular assemblies modeled using integrative methods together with other experimental structures and Computed Structure Models using your favorite RCSB PDB tools
Register Now for Tutorial: Introduction to Molecular Animation
On June 24, learn how to use ChimeraX to create simple animations that can enrich your presentations, websites, and social media
Announcement: Ligand Expo To Be Retired in 2025
Users should transition to RCSB PDB and wwPDB services as soon as possible
See new feature archive
Meet the RCSB PDB at ACA 75
Join us for posters, presentations, and more at the 75th annual meeting of the American Crystallographic Association» 07/18/2025
Color the Diverse 3D Shapes Studied by Crystallographers
Download the Discovering Biology Through Crystallography coloring book created with support from the ACA. Then learn to create images of your own.» 07/15/2025
Summer Newsletter Published
Highlights training events, the Ligand Expo shutdown; accessing IHM data at RCSB.org, and more. In the Education Corner, learn about Interactive RNA Education with the Eterna Game.» 07/08/2025
Download New Poster: CSMs and PDB Structures
The image highlights how Computed Structure Models from AI/ML and PDB Experimental Structures can be explored using RCSB PDB tools» 07/01/2025
Python Toolkit for Accessing RCSB.org Search and Data APIs
Harness the powerful capabilities of RCSB.org Search and Data API services through the new all-in-one Python toolkit, rcsb-api.» 06/24/2025
Download an image of H5N1
The image shows David Goodsell's artistic illustration of the H5N1 virion in cross-section and images of select H5N1 proteins created using Mol*» 06/13/2025
PDB-101 Focus: Peak Performance
PDB-101 materials explore the structural biology of nutrition.» 06/10/2025
Electron Density Maps and Coefficient Files
Need a primer on coefficient files and how to use them in visualization programs? A new RCSB PDB page can help.» 06/03/2025
Annual Report Published
Download the 2024 Annual Report for an overview of recent activities and the global impact of PDB data and RCSB PDB services.» 05/26/2025
Video: Immunology and Cancer
Visit PDB-101 to watch a three-part series exploring the cellular and molecular details of the human immune response to cancer» 05/20/2025
Molecule of the Month
Capturing Beta-Lactamase in Action
Researchers visualize the mechanism of antibiotic resistance
Read MoreQuarterly News (see archive)
Issue 106 - July 2025
This issue highlights the Ligand Expo shutdown; accessing IHM data at RCSB.org, and recent training events.
Education Corner: Interactive RNA Education with the Eterna Game by Jill Townley
Annual Reports
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.
