Deep Research

AI Scientist provides multi-level literature and information retrieval capabilities to meet different research depths. Whether you need a quick fact check or a comprehensive literature survey, AI Scientist connects to 10+ authoritative data sources in real time to deliver evidence-based answers.

Quick Search (/research)

Use the /research command for targeted web searches that return concise answers with citation sources. This mode is ideal for:

• Finding specific facts, experimental protocols, or reagent parameters
• Looking up enzyme specifications or restriction site information
• Verifying a single claim or data point quickly

Results are returned with inline citations linking back to the original source, so you can verify any statement immediately.

Deep Research (/deep-research)

Use the /deep-research command for multi-round, multi-source comprehensive literature reviews. AI Scientist automatically:

1. Searches 10+ data sources including PubMed, Google Scholar, arXiv, bioRxiv, and patent databases
2. Cross-validates key conclusions across multiple sources
3. Outputs a structured research report containing:
   • Consensus findings — conclusions supported by multiple independent sources
   • Disagreements — areas where sources conflict, with context for each position
   • Open questions — gaps in current knowledge identified during the review

This is particularly useful when starting a new research topic, preparing a grant proposal, or conducting a thorough literature review before experimental design.

Full-Text Preprint Access

AI Scientist can directly search and read full-text papers from arXiv and bioRxiv — not just abstracts. This is a rare capability among similar products, enabling deeper analysis of methodology sections, supplementary data, and detailed experimental protocols that are often absent from abstracts alone.

Protocol & Enzyme Specification Lookup

Dedicated interfaces for protocol retrieval and enzyme information queries allow you to quickly access experimental methods and reagent parameters without leaving your research workflow.

Citation Standards

All research outputs follow strict citation standards — every factual statement and parameter value must be attributed to a specific reference or database entry. This ensures reproducibility and allows you to trace any claim back to its original source.