Sampling molecular conformations and dynamics in a multiuser virtual reality framework.

Sampling molecular conformations and dynamics in a multiuser virtual reality framework.
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10.1126/sciadv.aat2731
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发表时间:
2018-06
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13.6
通讯作者:
Glowacki DR
Glowacki DR
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O'Connor M;Deeks HM;Dawn E;Metatla O;Roudaut A;Sutton M;Thomas LM;Glowacki BR;Sage R;Tew P;Wonnacott M;Bates P;Mulholland AJ;Glowacki DR

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