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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. Exporting product specifications

    Export custom lists of product search results and product specifications in a .CSV file Saving and exporting lists makes sharing your search results with colleagues, assembling reagent panels, or keeping electronic lab notebook records easi...
  4. 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 ...
  5. 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...
  6. 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 listed, v...
  7. 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...
  8. Q1 2022: What’s new in Selector (Reagents and model systems)

    We are excited to announce new enhancements to the platform between January - March 2022. This quarter, we added data from over 5,500,000 experiments and 1,800,000 products across our reagent and model system types. In addition, we added ...
  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. 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 fea...