Molecular Dynamics

Molecular Dynamics (MD) is a computer simulation method used to study the behavior of molecules over time. In biophysics, it helps researchers understand how biological molecules, like proteins and DNA, move and interact at the atomic level. By applying the principles of physics and thermodynamics, MD simulates the motions of atoms based on forces acting between them. This allows scientists to explore how structures change, how reactions occur, and how molecules behave in different environments, ultimately providing insights into biological processes that are essential for drug design, disease understanding, and the development of new materials.