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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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 ...
  4. 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...
  5. Do I need to install anything to access the platform?

    Nope - you just need internet access! Our database and functionalities are navigated through web-based applications, so all you need is a modern web browser and a stable internet connection. Our platform works on all major internet browsers...
  6. How secure is the platform?

    We know your data is sensitive, so security is a top priority BenchSci employs first-class network security and data encryption to restrict access to your system to only approved networks. Data is at minimal risk of loss due to our high-redunda...
  7. How comprehensive is BenchSci's database? Updated

    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...
  8. Saving lists of products and figures of interest

    Build custom lists of product and figure search results  There are several ways to compare  and add products/figures of interest to a Saved List . After building a custom list, you can export specs for selected products in a ...
  9. Are there any web integrations or APIs available?

    Currently, there are no APIs or plugins available that use our applications/technology However, if you have an idea for something that would be really valuable to your research, we would love to hear from you . For industry partners and v...
  10. Which browsers are compatible with the platform?

    ASCEND's web-based applications work on most modern browsers We support ECMAScript 6 (ES6 2015) Supported browsers: Google Chrome (recommended) Microsoft Edge Mozilla Firefox Safari If you ever experience strange behaviour, try ...