Maven Bio’s AI Research Agent is designed to handle a wide range of analytical and research tasks and present results in a transparent, structured, and reusable format.
Agent outputs in Maven Bio present a clear summary of findings, the steps taken to generate them, and any resulting deliverables. Reports, tables, and other artifacts are easy to access or download, with inline citations providing full source traceability. You can also continue related research within the same Agent session without restarting your workflow.
Working with Completed AI Research Agent Tasks
After reviewing the results:
You can continue asking related questions within the same Agent session.
All generated artifacts are saved and accessible from Tasks.
You can iterate on research within the same Agent session.
Agent outputs are structured, transparent, and reusable.
You always see the steps taken to reach a conclusion.
Deliverables are clearly listed and easy to access.
Citations are embedded directly in the analysis.
The Agent supports two modes: Plan Mode and Auto Mode
Plan Mode allows you to review and edit the research plan before execution. You can adjust steps, modify deliverables, and approve the plan before the Agent begins executing the research.
Auto Mode allows the Agent to take over after you submit your query. The Agent determines necessary steps and deliverables automatically and generates the response without requiring plan approval.
What You See in an Agent Response
When the Agent completes a task, the response is presented in a structured view designed for clarity and traceability.
1. Research Steps
The response includes a list of the research steps taken to fulfill your query. These steps show how the Agent interpreted your request and how it arrived at the final output.
2. Analysis Summary
You will see an analysis summary that synthesizes the findings and conclusions from the research. If your query did not require any deliverables, this summary may be the primary output.
The analysis summary is downloadable in Word format. Clicking the analysis summary icon in the Files Created panel will automatically download it.
3. Generated Deliverables
If your plan included deliverables, they will appear alongside the analysis summary. These include:
Type | Description | Use Cases |
Smart Tables | SQLite-backed tables with AI-researched columns, exportable to Excel/CSV | Entity comparisons, screening matrices, pipeline lists, competitive landscapes |
Multi-Section Research Reports | Structured research documents with inline citations | Deep dives, landscape analyses, indication overviews, company profiles |
Charts/Graphics | AI-generated business graphics (flowcharts, timelines, pathways, hierarchies) | Mechanism diagrams, development timelines, competitive positioning visuals |
Spreadsheets (.xlsx) | Formula-based models with calculations | NPV/DCF models, scenario analyses, financial projections |
Word Documents (.docx) | Formatted documents with track changes support | Meeting briefs, executive summaries, formal reports |
PowerPoint Presentations (.pptx) | Slide decks with layouts and speaker notes | Board presentations, investment committee decks, partnership materials |
PDFs | Created, merged, split, or form-filled | Final deliverables, combined reports |
Reports, Smart Tables, and tables can be opened directly within Maven Bio. All other artifacts that cannot be rendered in-app will prompt a download.
4. Files Created Panel
The Files Created panel displays all outputs generated by the Agent for a given research task. This includes any reports, Smart Tables, tables, spreadsheets, or other analytical artifacts created as part of the approved plan.
In addition to deliverables, the Files Created panel may also include Research Notes. These notes capture supplementary work performed by the Agent while solving your query and may include additional context such as research gaps, clarifying observations, or deeper exploratory analysis relevant to the question you asked.
Research Notes provide a more detailed and comprehensive view of the Agent’s reasoning beyond the primary summary and deliverables.
All items in the Files Created panel can be opened within the MavenBio app when supported, or downloaded if the file type cannot be rendered in-app.
Citations and Source Traceability
All Agent outputs include inline citations.
Citations are clickable throughout the deliverables generated including the analysis summary.
As you scroll through the summary, citation links appear in the side panel.
Clicking a citation takes you directly to the referenced source.
This ensures full transparency into how conclusions were formed.