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Area of Science:

Structural Biology
Computational Chemistry
Biochemistry

Background:

Tablets offer portable and cost-effective solutions for molecular graphics.
Real-time sharing of structural information is crucial for scientific collaboration.

Purpose of the Study:

To survey and recommend molecular graphics applications for tablets.
To identify the best software for real-time structural information sharing.

Main Methods:

Surveyed available molecular graphics applications on Apple iPads and Android tablets.
Evaluated 12 applications based on product features.
Compared iMolview, PyMOL app, RCSB PDB Mobile viewer, and NDKmol.

Main Results:

iMolview is the top recommendation for both platforms.
PyMOL app (iOS) is a strong alternative.
RCSB PDB Mobile viewer and NDKmol offer unique functionalities.

Conclusions:

iMolview provides excellent molecular visualization capabilities for scientists on tablets.
The study offers practical guidance for selecting molecular graphics software.
A tutorial for iMolview is included for quick adoption.