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Challenges in Computer Modeling Complex Molecular Systems

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We present a personal perspective on some of the challenges in computer modeling of complex molecular systems as well as reviews of some of the applications in these areas.

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Kollman, P. (1992). Challenges in Computer Modeling Complex Molecular Systems. In: Bertrán, J. (eds) Molecular Aspects of Biotechnology: Computational Models and Theories. NATO ASI Series, vol 368. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-2538-3_11

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