Step 1 - Search Using STN Easy

We begin this illustration of how eScience works by initiating a search in STN Easy. Customers familiar with STN Easy will know that there are several search options. In this case we are running an "Advanced Search" on the topic of "gene therapy".

After entering the search terms click the "SEARCH" button to begin.

If you are not familiar with STN Easy you can learn more at the product web site

Step 2 - STN Easy Search Results

This screenshot shows the results of our search. The most recent titles from the CAplus database are shown. Based on the large number of answers we could further refine our search but for purposes of illustration we will proceed directly by choosing to display answer #2.

Step 3 - Answer Display and Additional Options

Shown above is the full bibliographic information for our selected article. Other display formats are possible which show the abstract and indexing information.

In addition to existing capabilities such as links to the full text of the article, the new eScience feature now allows you to extend your search to the open web. Click the "Search The Web with eScience" button to experience this option.

Step 4 - eScience Options

This is the dynamically generated eScience search page, launched in a new browser window to preserve your STN Easy session.

The original "gene therapy" search terms have been automatically added to the eScience search box and users now have the option to quickly extend their search to the open web using the capabilities of the ChemIndustry.com, Google, or ChemGuide search engines. In this instance we have chosen to extend our search using Google.

Note the other options that eScience presents. There are links to:

• news services such as the New York Times and Reuters, all with a focus on science and technology
• science related portal sites such Chemistry.org and Biospace
• electronic publications such as CA Selects on the Web, and the collection of journals from ACS Publications

Step 5- Web Search Results

Here is a portion of the search results retrieved by Google. You can now follow these links or return to STN easy and continue your searching there.