Ollomol vs MoleculeGo

Ollomol is a versatile molecular viewer designed to explore the structure of molecules in 3D, VR, and AR. The software incorporates a unique AR tracker creator for any molecule, which allows the autonomous building of AR patterns by the user. Additionally, it has an option to export STL files for 3D printers or edition in 3D software. It recognizes any molecule in PDB format, but it is especially well suited for proteins, since it allows sliding down on their backbone as if they were roller coasters.

MoleculeGo is a location based app that gamifies the process of learning about molecular biology. In this game, the player collects amino acids, ATP, and DNA sequences, the molecular building blocks used to synthesize proteins. By capturing DNA sequences, the player discovers genes that encode for proteins. These genes provide the user with the necessary "recipe" to synthesize proteins in their own lab, using amino acids and ATP. These proteins can then be combined to construct even larger protein complexes. As the player progresses in the game, new molecules become available and information will become available about each molecule's basic function and how its structure is associated with its molecular role. Players can visit hotspots (schools, parks, hospitals, universities, etc.) to accelerate the discovery of new molecules. While molecules are discovered, players can learn how they are involved in disease, biomedical applications, research, and their function in the cell.