One unified notebook for your protocols, molecules, inventory, and data.
Protocol execution, chemical inventory, molecular structures, literature citations, and bench DAQ — in one reproducible, audit-ready research environment.
Enzyme Kinetics & Interfacial Impedance Assay
Objective: Quantify substrate turnover kinetics and interfacial double-layer capacitance across functionalized surface substrates.
Transfer seeded scaffolds to 37°C humidified incubator with 5% CO2. Maintain quiescent culture environment.
Every stage of the scientific lifecycle in one place.
Scientific discoveries happen across wet lab synthesis, molecular assays, mathematical modeling, inventory management, and physical measurements. Inquestra provides native scientific tools for every phase — without stitching together a five-app stack.
Open the workspaceScientific Protocol Canvas
TipTap block editor with native SMILES structures, nucleotide sequences, KaTeX equations, and live execution timers. Commands: /molecule · /sequence · /math
SOPs & Interactive Step Timers
Reproducible checklists with synchronized incubation, centrifuge, and wash timers. Commands: /protocol · /timer · /checklist
LIMS & Chemical Inventory
Track reagents, antibodies, primers, and cell lines. Inline /reagent deduction automates chain-of-custody at bench execution.
PubMed & Europe PMC Citations
Search peer-reviewed literature in context. Insert verified DOIs and generate formatted bibliographies (Nature, APA, IEEE). Commands: /citation
Audit Trails & Version History
Time-stamped versioning captures procedure edits, reagent calibrations, and author attestation. Standards: 21 CFR § 11 · RFC 3161
Integrated Instrument DAQ (Optional)
Connect biopotentials, load cells, and pressure sensors via W3C Web Serial — no drivers or terminal scripts. Transports: Web Serial · CSV Ingestion
Purpose-built for your laboratory workflow.
Whether you are running PCR gels, synthesizing compounds, testing polymer mechanics, or measuring electrical biopotentials, Inquestra adapts to your domain.
| Domain | Example workflows & signals |
|---|---|
| Molecular & Cell Biology | Plasmid cloning, DNA/RNA sequence verification, antibody aliquot management (-80°C), cell culture feeding timers.Primer design · Cell passaging · Western blots |
| Chemistry & Biochemistry | 2D chemical structures from SMILES, stoichiometry computation, reagent lot tracking, GHS safety data sheets.SMILES structures · Enzyme kinetics · GHS safety |
| Biotech & Biopharma R&D | Batch records, SOP checklists, real-time deviation logging, 21 CFR Part 11 audit trails with dual-signature sign-offs.SOP management · Deviation logs · 21 CFR § 11 |
| Materials Science & Physics | Tensile test stress-strain curves, load cell deformation recording, continuum mechanics modeling with KaTeX.Stress-strain curves · Load cells · KaTeX modeling |
| Bioengineering & Devices | Biopotential telemetry (EMG, ECG), hemodynamic waveforms, design history files (DHF) with zero loose CSV files.Web Serial DAQ · Biopotentials · Design history files |
| Academic Core Facilities | Graduate student onboarding, shared equipment clearances, institutional research provenance across grants.Equipment tracking · Protocol sharing · Grant archives |
Eliminate the five-app shuffle in your lab.
Most research groups waste hours stitching together office document software, unsearchable paper binders, scattered inventory sheets, and separate reference managers. Here is the difference Inquestra makes.
/reagent automatically deducts volumes from your inventory, checking expiration dates and logging consumption directly in the note.Regulatory compliance & verifiable integrity.
Scientific trust is earned through verification. Inquestra seals completed trials so protocol procedures, chemical lots, and telemetry samples maintain an unalterable chain of custody.
Test Tamper-Evident SHA-256 Binding
Inquestra computes a cryptographic hash over the raw telemetry packet array and the protocol notebook. Modify a single digit to observe how cryptographic verification instantly detects unauthorized post-hoc alterations.
Regulatory Compliance Assurance: Once a trial is locked by the Principal Investigator, all telemetry packets, protocol parameters, and reagent deductions are cryptographically bound. Any institutional auditor or peer-review journal can verify record authenticity with standard SHA-256 tooling.
21 CFR § 11.10(b)
Audit Trails
Computer-generated, time-stamped records independently log the date, time, and operator of all trial additions, calibrations, and seals. Modifications preserve complete differential histories.
21 CFR § 11.50
Electronic Signatures
Manifests display the printed name of the signer, date/time stamp, and the explicit meaning of the signature (Author Execution, Technical Review, or Principal Investigator Sign-Off).
FAIR Data Principles
Local-First & Offline
Full offline continuity inside Faraday cages and basement labs via browser IndexedDB. Export to open formats (CSV, EDF, JSON with cryptographic manifest) with zero platform lock-in.
When your study needs physical data, connect directly.
If your research involves physical sensors — spectrophotometers, balances, load cells, temperature arrays, or biopotentials — Inquestra can ingest continuous telemetry straight into your notebook note via browser Web Serial. No custom drivers or terminal scripts required.
ESP32-S3 Firmware (C++)
Hardware DAQHigh-speed analog transducer sampling with FreeRTOS ring-buffer queue and USB-CDC telemetry stream.
// Inquestra DAQ Firmware for ESP32-S3 (Arduino Core / ESP-IDF)
// Continuous 1,000 Hz instrument telemetry sampling with hardware timer
#include <Arduino.h>
const int SENSOR_PIN = 1; // ADC1_CH0 (GPIO 1)
hw_timer_t *timer = NULL;
volatile uint32_t sampleCount = 0;
void IRAM_ATTR onSampleTimer() {
sampleCount++;
}
void setup() {
// High-speed native USB CDC at 921,600 baud
Serial.begin(921600);
analogReadResolution(12); // 12-bit ADC (0 - 4095)
// Configure 1 kHz hardware timer ISR
timer = timerBegin(1000000); // 1 MHz base
timerAttachInterrupt(timer, &onSampleTimer);
timerAlarm(timer, 1000, true, 0); // 1,000 ticks = 1 ms interval
}
void loop() {
static uint32_t lastProcessed = 0;
if (sampleCount != lastProcessed) {
lastProcessed = sampleCount;
int raw = analogRead(SENSOR_PIN);
float voltage = (raw * 3.3f) / 4095.0f; // Scale to volts
// Emits standard Inquestra CSV frame: [timestamp_ms],[voltage_mv]
Serial.printf("%lu,%.4f\n", millis(), voltage * 1000.0f);
}
}Partner with Inquestra on your bench.
We are onboarding scientific research groups and biotech teams for our pilot program. Work directly with our engineering team to import your existing protocols, calibrate custom instrument profiles, and configure team workspace permissions.
- — Individual researchers retain full free access to the core notebook, LIMS, and local DAQ tools.
- — Collaborate directly with the engineers building Inquestra to tailor custom protocol blocks and data export schemas.
- — Assistance setting up self-hosted institutional PostgreSQL instances, team SSO, and importing existing lab SOPs.
Request Pilot Lab Access & Lab Onboarding
Tell us about your research focus, lab setup, and protocol needs. Inquiries are reviewed within 48 hours.
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