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  1. Overview of ASCEND by BenchSci Platform

    ASCEND is specifically designed for preclinical disease biology research The platform is built by scientists for scientists to unravel disease biology, elevate decision-making, uncover novelty, and increase experimental productivity. We...
  2. How do I find out about new features or data updates in ASCEND?

    Whether it's ASCEND's quarterly updates or new feature releases, stay informed through the following channels to make the most of its capabilities for your research needs. 1. Visit the Knowledge Center The ASCEND Knowledge Center is ri...
  3. Explore the knowledge center widget

    The knowledge center widget integrates guide content from the knowledge center website ( knowledge.benchsci.com/home ) with the application ( app.benchsci.com ) This widget is an alternative way for you to access existing articles in the knowl...
  4. How to navigate the ASCEND Knowledge Center

    The Knowledge Center helps you get the most out of your experience with the ASCEND platform . Here, you will find a collection of comprehensive how-to guides, answers to FAQs about our features, data, and tips on effectively performing...
  5. How do I reset or change my password?

    If you would like to change your password or can't log in because you've forgotten your password, enter your email address and select Forgot password on the login page. You will be prompted to Request Reset . You'll receive an emai...
  6. Why does my company have to pay for access?

    Free access is only provided for individual academic, government, or other non-profit researchers For pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and other for-profit companies, access is subscription-based. Enterprise subscription offers the privacy, secur...
  7. Why is access free for academic users?

    Free for academic users? What's the catch? Don’t worry — we’re not spying on you or selling your data. There’s no hidden clause or surprise fees coming later. We’ve developed great technology and we want as many scientists as possible to have...
  8. How to create an account

    Thank you for your interest in creating an account! Please email support@benchsci.com if you have any questions! 1. Go to signup/login page: app.benchsci.com Check out this article to learn more about eligibility to sign up for ...
  9. Why do I need to sign up?

    Not all of our data are in the public domain, so we require registration Not all of the content in BenchSci's database is in the public domain. In addition to data from open-access journals, we also present data from closed-access journals thro...
  10. Do I have access to the ASCEND platform?

    Access to the platform is dependent on the email address that you use to sign in.  Typically, we rely on the domain of your institutional email address to determine eligibility. Scientists at academic and non-profit institutions  can ac...