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Cryo-EM / Negative-stain SPA, Workstation, software, note
Following the RELION Tutorial Workflow (2D → 3D)
Following the official RELION tutorial workflow, this post covers Import, Motion Correction, CTF Estimation, Auto-picking, Extraction, 2D Classification, Initial Model, and 3D Refinement with all key GUI parameters.
Installing RELION and Running the Tutorial Dataset on Ubuntu
How to install RELION 5.0 on Ubuntu using the official relion-5.0 Conda environment, set up CUDA paths, and verify the installation with the RELION tutorial data.
Setting Up a Unified CryoSPARC / RELION Environment on Ubuntu
Step-by-step instructions for setting up CryoSPARC and RELION on Ubuntu 24.04 with CUDA configuration and external SSD-based data management.
Building a Workstation for Single-Particle Analysis (SPA)
Learn how to build two types of SPA workstations — one for full-scale Cryo-EM research and one for budget-friendly learning — using Intel Xeon and i9 processors.
Why a Workstation is Essential for Single-Particle Analysis (SPA)
A practical guide to building a training-grade workstation for SPA in Cryo-EM and Negative-stain EM.