One tool that every scientist uses is information. No serious research project can begin without a survey of existing literature and patents to assess earlier work in the same field. This step is crucial if the aim is to patent a novel process or a newly synthesised compound. Any 'prior art', such as might be revealed in a journal article, could derail the patenting process before it begins. Moreover, a retrospective search of the scientific literature can offer valuable insights and ideas for new avenues to explore, while current-awareness searches are essential for keeping up with one's field. For all of these information tasks, SciFinder from Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) has proven to be a trend-setting solution for both biological and chemical scientists.
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