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  1. What are third-party or independent data sources?

    ASCEND has the world’s most powerful and comprehensive biomedical experiment-focused dataset. In addition to our publication corpus, our database is further enriched by a vast library of scientifically trusted third-party sources to surfac...
  2. Overview of ASCEND by BenchSci Platform

    ASCEND is specifically designed for preclinical disease biology research The platform is built by scientists for scientists to unravel disease biology, elevate decision-making, uncover novelty, and increase experimental productivity. ...
  3. 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...
  4.  Quick Start Guide: Selector

    Up to 50% of reagents are unsuitable and fail to produce reproducible results. Within the ASCEND by BenchSci platform , our Selector application helps scientists streamline the selection of suitable reagents and model systems and avo...
  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 such as MLA  or APA ...
  6. 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...
  7. How to navigate the ASCEND Knowledge Center

    The Knowledge Center helps you get the most out of your experience with the ASCEND platform . Here, you will find a collection of comprehensive how-to guides, answers to FAQs about our features, data, and tips on effectively performing...
  8. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. 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 ...