RCSB PDB New Structures Screensaver
The RCSB PDB New Structures screensaver streams real newly-deposited protein and macromolecular structures as they're reported. It is free, runs in your browser, and ESC exits.
How the RCSB PDB New Structures screensaver works
The background pipeline polls the RCSB Protein Data Bank's own search and data APIs — the world's central archive of solved protein structures — every few minutes for new records.
Each new item eases up into its slot at the bottom of the list as it arrives.
A header shows a live/connecting indicator and the last update time.
No key is required for this key-less public endpoint.
A worked example
A real recent item scrolls into view with its details, then eases upward as newer ones arrive behind it.
Settings & tips
- Each entry is a real structure, deposited by a research lab worldwide.
- Accent recolours the header and highlights.
- The PDB has archived structures since 1971.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this real data?
- Yes — it's read live from the RCSB Protein Data Bank's own search and data APIs, the world's central archive of solved protein structures.
- Is a key needed?
- No. This is a fully key-less public API.
- How often does it refresh?
- The pipeline polls for new records every few minutes.
- Is it free?
- Yes — free, no download, in your browser.