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-**MDAnalysis** is an object-oriented Python library to analyze
-trajectories from molecular dynamics (MD) simulations in [many popular
-formats]({{site.pypi.docs}}/documentation_pages/coordinates/init.html#id1). It
-can write most of these formats, too, together with [atom
-selections]({{site.pypi.docs}}/documentation_pages/selections_modules.html#selection-exporters)
-suitable for visualization or native analysis tools.
-
-MDAnalysis allows one to read particle-based trajectories (including
-individual coordinate frames such as biomolecules in the PDB format)
-and access the atomic coordinates through
-[NumPy](https://numpy.org/) arrays. This provides a flexible and
-relatively fast framework for complex analysis tasks. In addition,
-powerful atom
-[selection commands]({{site.pypi.docs}}/documentation_pages/selections.html)
-are implemented. Trajectories can also be manipulated (for instance,
-fit to a reference structure) and written out. The
-[basic example]({{ site.baseurl }}/pages/basic_example) demonstrates some
-of these features.
-
-Read more:
-
-* [installation quick start]({{ site.baseurl }}/pages/installation_quick_start)
-* [learning MDAnalysis]({{ site.baseurl }}/pages/learning_MDAnalysis)
-
-Also, check out the [blog]({{ site.baseurl }}/blog) or subscribe to our
-[news feed]({{ site.baseurl }}/{{site.feed.path}}) to follow development
-updates and events.
-
-## Availability ##
-
-MDAnalysis can be [**easily
-installed**]({{site.baseurl}}/pages/installation_quick_start/) with
-its dependencies using the ``pip`` or ``conda`` package managers;
-MDAnalysis is also available in some recent Linux distributions.
-
-All **source code** is available under the
-[GNU General Public License, version 2](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html)
-(or any later version at your choice) from
-[github.com/MDAnalysis/mdanalysis](https://github.com/MDAnalysis/mdanalysis)
-and the Python Package index
-[pypi.org/project/MDAnalysis](https://pypi.org/project/MDAnalysis).
-
-## Participating ##
-
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-conversation**. You can also join the [{{ site.discord.name }}
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-
-Please report **bugs** or **enhancement requests** through the [Issue
-Tracker]({{ site.github.issues }}).
-
-MDAnalysis is **open source** and welcomes *your* contributions. [Fork
-the repository on
-GitHub](https://github.com/MDAnalysis/mdanalysis#fork-destination-box)
-and submit a pull request. Participate on the [{{
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-
-MDAnalysis regularly takes part in various **mentoring and outreach programs**, such as [Google Summer of Code](https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/), [Google Season of Docs](https://developers.google.com/season-of-docs), [Outreachy](https://www.outreachy.org/), the [Station1 Frontiers Fellowship](https://www.station1.org/sff), and the [CompChemURG](https://www.bindingsites.co.uk/home) mentorship schemes. Many of the [current core developers](/about/#mdanalysis-core-developers/) joined the project through these mentoring schemes. The project also frequently offers **teaching workshops**, both online and in-person; recordings are often made available on the [MDAnalysis YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@mdanalysis3040). Follow our [blog]({{ site.baseurl }}/blog), [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/mdanalysis/), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/mdanalysis), and [Bluesky](https://bsky.app/profile/mdanalysis.bsky.social) pages for updates on how to participate.
-
-
-## Supporting ##
-
-If you like MDAnalysis and want to support our mission, please
-consider making a donation to support our efforts.
+ The **MDAnalysis Project** develops open-source tools for the analysis of molecular simulation data, providing researchers with efficient and accessible solutions for studying molecular structures and dynamics.
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+ MDAnalysis is a fiscally sponsored project of [NumFOCUS][], a nonprofit that promotes open practices in research, data, and scientific computing.
+
+At the core of the project is *MDAnalysis*, **an open-source Python library** for analyzing molecular dynamics (MD) trajectories across [multiple formats]({{ site.docs.userguide.url }}/formats/index.html#formats). *MDAnalysis* enables seamless reading and writing of simulation data, allowing users to efficiently analyze molecular structures and dynamics, including particle-based trajectories and individual coordinate frames (e.g., biomolecules in the [PDB format][]).
+
+With *MDAnalysis*, you can access atomic coordinates as [NumPy][] arrays, providing a flexible and efficient framework for complex analysis tasks. The library includes powerful [atom selection commands]({{ site.docs.userguide.url }}/selections.html) for extracting subsets of structures and supports trajectory transformations (e.g., fitting to a reference structure).
+
+Learn more about our **mission, development, team, and governance** on the [About MDAnalysis]({{ site.baseurl }}/about/) page.
+
+## Get Started
+
+If you're new to *MDAnalysis*, explore the following resources to install the `MDAnalysis` package, access tutorials, and dive into the documentation:
+
+- [Getting Started]({{ site.baseurl }}/pages/getting_started/)
+- [Learning MDAnalysis]({{ site.baseurl }}/pages/learning_MDAnalysis)
+- [Documentation]({{ site.baseurl }}/pages/documentation)
+
+## Community
+
+MDAnalysis is driven by an active **community of users and contributors**. Stay updated and get involved through the following pages:
+
+
+- [Community]({{ site.baseurl }}/pages/community/) — Get involved, ask questions, and collaborate.
+- [Blog]({{ site.baseurl }}/blog) — Stay updated with development news and community highlights.
+- [Events]({{ site.baseurl }}/pages/events/) — Join workshops, conferences, and mentoring programs.
+
+## Contributing
+
+Want to contribute to MDAnalysis? Here’s how:
-(Donations are made through [our fiscal sponsor][], [NumFOCUS][], which is
-a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity in the United States; as such,
-donations to NumFOCUS are tax-deductible as allowed by law. As with
-any donation, you should consult with your personal tax adviser or the
-IRS about your particular tax situation.)
+- [Contribute]({{ site.baseurl }}/pages/contribute/) — Learn how to help improve MDAnalysis through coding, documentation, or discussions.
+- [MDAKits and MDA-based tools]({{ site.baseurl }}/pages/mdakits/) — Build and extend MDAnalysis with MDAKits.
+- [Support MDAnalysis financially](#funding--support) — Donate via NumFOCUS to sustain the project.
+
+
+## Citing MDAnalysis
+
+If you use MDAnalysis in your research, please cite it appropriately and consider displaying our MDAnalysis badge in your projects. All citation formats and badge instructions are available in our [Citation guidelines]({{ site.baseurl }}/pages/citations/).
+
+Additionally, consider displaying our badge in your projects that use MDAnalysis. We provide several [embedding markup examples]({{ site.baseurl }}/pages/citations/#powered-by-mdanalysis).
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-Additionally, consider displaying our badge in your projects that use
-MDAnalysis. We provide several [embedding markup examples]({{ site.baseurl }}/pages/citations/#powered-by-mdanalysis).
+
+## Funding & Support
+
+If you find MDAnalysis useful and would like to support its continued development, please consider making a donation. You can learn more about out Sponsors in our [Funding]({{ site.baseurl }}/pages/funding/) page.
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+
+ Donations are made through [our fiscal sponsor][], [NumFOCUS][], which is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity in the United States; as such, donations to NumFOCUS are tax-deductible as allowed by law. As with any donation, you should consult with your personal tax adviser or the IRS about your particular tax situation.
+
-
[NumFOCUS]: https://www.numfocus.org
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+[NumPy]: https://numpy.org/
+[PDB format]: https://www.wwpdb.org/documentation/file-format
