13. Biomolecular simulations

After having learned how to work with data files and how to plot both functions and data, we will dive into simulations using Python. More specifically, you will be designing programs that simulate the behaviour of biomolecules in cells, which is very relevant in the context of nanobiology. For this purpose, it will be necessary to display the simulated molecules on the screen, e.g., to simulate the import of biomolecules from the cytoplasm into the nucleus, or vice versa.

To get an impression of what you’ll be able to achieve after this chapter, take a look at an example project. Other projects like this one are available on the Hall of Fame page.