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Announcing the 2021 Ligand Model Challenge

February 1, 2021: Our next model challenge launches today: the 2021 EMDataResource Ligand Model Challenge. The task for modeler teams in this round is to optimize reference models against selected target maps containing protein or protein+RNA, ligands, ions and solvent (1.9-2.5 Å resolution range).

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2019 Model Metrics Challenge Outcomes Preprint

June 15 2020: "Outcomes of the 2019 EMDataResource model challenge: validation of cryo-EM models at near-atomic resolution" is available as a preprint at BioRxiv while under consideration for publication. Feburary 2021 update: The final version of the paper is now published in Nature Methods with an accompanying News & Views commentary.

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2019 Model Metrics Challenge

EMDataResource is trying something new and has put together a smaller, shorter-timeline EM model challenge. The deadline for submission of completed models fitted to target maps (2-3 Å resolution range) is May 25 May 28 (3 PM US Eastern). If you are interested in submitting models for this challenge please send us an email (challenges@emdataresource.org).