Threads lets you ask follow-up questions within the same search, creating a continuous and natural way to explore scientific research.
Instead of starting over with each new query, Threads keeps your context so you can dive deeper into the research. It’s a more efficient way to search by now having a conversation with the science. Your research becomes faster, more natural, and more aligned with how you actually think and work.
Ask follow-up questions directly after your original query
Build on your research without starting over each time
Refine topics, explore adjacent areas, and dive into methodology
Share Threads easily with others using a single link
How to Use Threads
Type a question in the search bar and send your search
Click the 'Ask a follow up...' box at the bottom of the page
Enter your next question and apply Filters if needed
Send your follow-up search
How to Start a New Thread
There are two ways you can start a new Thread:
Click the plus symbol button in the top left corner of the screen
Use the keyboard shortcut: Ctrl + K (Windows) or Command + K (Mac)
How to Share your Threads
Click the 🔗Share button in the top right corner
Set the Thread visibility to Public
Select 'Share to X' or 'Copy thread link' to share it directly with others
How to Use the Threads Citation Panel
The Threads Citation Panel gives you a complete view of every paper cited across your thread, all in one place. This panel:
Automatically removes duplicate citations as you add new queries
Lets you sort by citation count or recency
Allows you to save, cite, or export the entire list of papers
To open the panel, click the paper icon in the top-right corner of any thread (next to the Share button).
How to Manage your Threads
Click the Thread title (top left) to open Thread details
Edit the “Name” field to give your thread a new title
Use the target icon to navigate between queries
Click the three dots next to any query to delete it
Example Threads
FAQs
What does the eye icon mean?
This indicates that your Thread is Public - meaning the link can be shared and viewed by others. If the Thread is set to Private, only you can access it. You can update this setting by clicking the 🔗Share button in the top right corner.
How do I edit my first Thread search?
Click the Filter button beneath the Pro Analysis response
Select your desired filters
Click 'Apply and resend' to regenerate your search
Still need assistance? Contact us at [email protected] or via the Support Chat.