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Biorxiv Database

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davila7·vlatest·database·MIT

Retrieve relevant biomedical research papers from the bioRxiv preprint server based on keywords and filters.

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    $ npx skills add davila7/claude-code-templates --skill biorxiv-database -a claude-code

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About this skill

The biorxiv-database skill provides AI agents with direct access to search and retrieve preprints from bioRxiv, a major repository for life sciences research. It enables automated discovery of recent biological studies without requiring manual browsing or login credentials.

When to use it

  • Rapidly locate the latest unpublished research on specific genetic markers or disease mechanisms.
  • Gather background data for literature reviews in molecular biology and genetics.
  • Verify citations or find original source material for published papers that reference bioRxiv preprints.
  • Monitor emerging trends in fields like genomics, epidemiology, or synthetic biology.

Key capabilities

  • Searches the full text of bioRxiv preprints using natural language queries.
  • Returns relevant results including titles, authors, and abstracts.
  • Integrates directly into AI agent workflows to fetch scientific data programmatically.

Example prompts

  • "Find recent preprints on CRISPR gene editing techniques published in the last month."
  • "Search bioRxiv for studies linking specific environmental factors to neurodegenerative diseases."
  • "Retrieve abstracts related to mRNA vaccine stability from the bioRxiv database."

Tips & gotchas

  • This skill accesses preprints, which are peer-reviewed but not yet formally published in traditional journals; verify critical findings through official publications.
  • Search results depend on the indexing status of bioRxiv; very recent uploads might take time to appear in search indices.