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  1. Can I view preprint data?

    Yes — we analyze preprint articles from two open-access preprint repositories: bioRxiv and medRxiv Preprints are research articles that are shared publicly before peer review. By reviewing experimental data in preprints, scientists can ga...
  2. Overview of the ASCEND by BenchSci platform

    This article is also available in Japanese (日本語) and Chinese (中文) . The ASCEND by BenchSci platform consists of 4 applications, including Selector, Navigator, Architect, and Defender What is the ASCEND platform? This suite of applica...
  3. How to share products and figures

    You can share products and figures with your colleagues by email There are several places within the Selector application where you can share relevant products and figures, either individually or from a saved list, via email. This feature allow...
  4. What are third-party or independent data sources?

    These are open-access resources that are generally not affiliated with publications that can help improve a scientists' confidence in selecting products of interest In addition to over 16 million open- and closed-access publications in Be...
  5. How do I reference ASCEND for a paper or presentation?

    We are happy to hear that the ASCEND by BenchSci platform has been useful for your research! Users can reference ASCEND the same way you would reference any website or database using your citation style of choice. Feel free to use and adapt ...
  6. How to report inaccuracies, suggest features, or provide other feedback

    Help us improve by sharing your ideas or letting us know if something looks incorrect. Feedback from scientists is what drives improvements to our platform and enhances our database.  Check out this blog post to  see features that ...
  7. Trouble loading page?

    Similar to any web-based platform, a browser refresh or computer restart may fix the problem Here are some things you could try if you are having trouble loading a page, or are experiencing strange behaviour on the website: Try logging out a...
  8. Issues logging in or signing up?

    If you already have an account, please log in On the home page to access the BenchSci platform , you will be asked to log in with your email address and password If you are having trouble with your email, please ensure that the spelling of you...
  9. How to log into the ASCEND by BenchSci platform

    Scientists can log into the ASCEND by BenchSci platform using email/password or through single-sign-on (SSO) 1. If you work for a company with an enterprise license — click your logo  here to log in now: 2. If your logo is not list...
  10. 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. ...