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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  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. 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...
  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. 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...
  7. Who uses ASCEND?

    Our users include a wide range of scientists in academia and industry from varying research backgrounds and experience More than 50 ,000 scientists at more than 4,500 institutions , including 16 top 20 pharma companies, use our technology t...
  8. Are some vendors favoured?

    We absolutely DO NOT bias search results toward our partners The data speaks for itself and good reagents and model systems rise to the top because they tend to be used more often. BenchSci is proud to be vendor-agnostic. You can trust that we...
  9. Why can’t I find a specific vendor or product?

    We maintain a very large database, and we're still expanding! There are a few reasons we might be missing a product you're looking for We don't yet have that vendor's catalog in our database It's a new product from a vendor we already have...
  10. 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...