Synaptic Digest
AI-powered research intelligence that monitors 10,000+ papers monthly
Monthly research digest delivered automatically with AI-curated insights from cognitive science literature
The Problem
Research professionals need to stay current with hundreds of papers published monthly, but manual review is time-consuming and often misses emerging patterns.
Academics spend more time searching for relevant papers than analyzing their implications.
The Solution
An autonomous pipeline that monitors academic databases, analyzes findings with AI, and delivers structured insights monthly—with zero manual intervention.
How It Works
1. Scheduled Monitoring
On the 1st day of each month, the system automatically queries OpenAlex for papers published in the last 30 days, filtering by cognitive science and brain research topics.
2. Data Transformation
A JavaScript module extracts metadata (authors, citations, topics, DOIs) and formats it into clean, readable text for AI analysis.
3. AI Analysis
Claude AI processes the research corpus, identifying:
- Key findings and breakthroughs
- Emerging trends across studies
- Practical implications for the field
- Most significant papers with citations
4. Format & Deliver
The AI-generated markdown is converted to responsive HTML and sent via Gmail with a professional template featuring gradient headers and structured sections.
The n8n workflow orchestrating API calls, data transformations, and email delivery
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Results
AI-generated insights structured in sections: Key Findings, Emerging Trends, Practical Implications, and References