Anthropic has unveiled Claude Science (Operon), an AI-powered research workbench designed specifically for scientists in the life sciences and related fields. This platform is currently available in beta for users on the Claude Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans, supporting both macOS and Linux systems.
Researchers can use Claude Science on their local machines, remote clusters, or via SSH, and it supports integration with existing high-performance computing infrastructure. The release targets scientific labs, academic institutions, and nonprofit organizations, with a special Team plan offering discounted rates for eligible research groups. Applications for dedicated AI for Science project credits are open until July 15, 2026, supporting up to 50 projects with substantial compute and platform credits.
Claude Science brings together over 60 specialized tools and connectors for genomics, proteomics, cheminformatics, structural biology, and more. It manages complex analyses, handles computing job submissions, and ensures reproducibility by attaching code, environment details, and plain-language descriptions to every artifact. Built-in reviewer agents catch citation errors and calculation issues, while users can customize workflows or add proprietary lab tools as needed. Early users have leveraged the system for tasks spanning CRISPR screen design to multi-agent literature review, reporting dramatic reductions in analysis time and improvements in data validation. Anthropic, the developer, continues to gather feedback from research teams to refine platform capabilities and expand its reach in accelerating scientific discovery.