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  1. 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 ...
  2. Q3 2024: What's new in Selector

    We are excited to announce new enhancements in the platform between July and September 2024 Over the past three months, we have added data from over 1.3M   publications , 1.6M experimental use cases , and 468K reagents . ...
  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. What are third-party or independent data sources?

    In addition to publications in BenchSci's database, we also supplement our database with third-party/independent data that scientists can surface to provide critical biological insights, understanding of disease mechanisms, experiment and pr...
  5. Round-Up 2024: What's new in Selector

    A look back at some exciting features that we built in 2024 to empower scientists to design more successful experiments We expanded our data coverage In 2024 we focused on increasing our coverage of closed access journal art...
  6. Q1 2024: What's new in Selector

    We are excited to announce new enhancements in the platform between January and March 2024 Over the past three months, we’ve added data from over 2.1M   publications, 17M experimental use cases, and  173K reagents and model systems.  ...
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. 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...
  10.  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 avoid...