biorxiv-database
bioRxiv Database
Overview
This skill provides efficient Python-based tools for searching and retrieving preprints from the bioRxiv database. It enables comprehensive searches by keywords, authors, date ranges, and categories, returning structured JSON metadata that includes titles, abstracts, DOIs, and citation information. The skill also supports PDF downloads for full-text analysis.
When to Use This Skill
Use this skill when:
- Searching for recent preprints in specific research areas
- Tracking publications by particular authors
- Conducting systematic literature reviews
- Analyzing research trends over time periods
- Retrieving metadata for citation management
- Downloading preprint PDFs for analysis
- Filtering papers by bioRxiv subject categories
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