gromacs
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Description:
Versatile package for molecular dynamics calculations
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Other
Tags: molecular-dynamics scientific-computing chemistry simulation bioinformatics
Install: brew install gromacs
About:
GROMACS (GROningen MAchine for Chemical Simulation) is a high-performance molecular dynamics package designed for simulating biochemical molecules like proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. It offers extensive analysis tools and supports a wide range of force fields, making it essential for computational chemistry research.
Key Features:
  • Extremely high performance with GPU acceleration
  • Comprehensive suite of analysis tools
  • Supports various biomolecular force fields
  • Cross-platform compatibility
Use Cases:
  • Protein folding simulations
  • Drug binding affinity calculations
  • Membrane dynamics studies
Alternatives:
  • NAMD – Highly scalable parallel molecular dynamics code
  • AMBER – Suite for biomolecular simulations with focus on force fields
Version History
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