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  1. 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...
  2. What's the best way to get in touch with us?

    There are a few ways to get in touch with us! Feel free to reach out to our Scientific Support team through one of these methods. Someone will be in touch within 1 business day! In-app Chat Email Request Form Click at the...
  3. What journals will I see data from?

    We analyze both open- and closed-access publications All of our open-access content includes articles published on PubMed Central within the last 15 years, including many papers that are subject to the National Institute of Health (NIH) 2...
  4. 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...
  5. What devices are best used to access the platform?

    ASCEND is a web-based platform that is designed to work best on a modern web browser on a desktop computer or laptop . Please check out this article to read more about supported browsers. ...
  6. How comprehensive is BenchSci's database?

    It's big. And it's only getting bigger! BenchSci has the world’s most powerful and comprehensive biomedical experiment-focused dataset and ontology, built using proprietary machine learning models that understand experiments like a Ph.D. sci...
  7. 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 ...
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    No results on your first attempt? No problem! Here are a few tips to guide you through BenchSci's Reagent Selection application: If you have access to multiple reagent and model system types, start your search by choosing your product type...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...