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Finding Biology Articles
For news on the latest developments in biology, to review articles, to the primary research literature, start here to find articles on your biology topic. Need more? Check out our additional resources for finding biology articles.
- Biological Abstracts (Web of Science) This link opens in a new windowMajor index of biological and biomedical research literature. Search Biological Abstracts and PubMED/MEDLINE together on one search engine! Plus, create an account to save searches and search results sets.
- MEDLINE (EBSCO) This link opens in a new windowSearch the PubMED/MEDLINE database using the EBSCOHost interface, allowing direct full-text access to many journals and indexing of hundreds more. Research in nursing, biomedicine, biotechnology, epidemiology, and healthcare. From the National Library of Medicine.
- PubMed (NCBI) This link opens in a new windowPubMed is a free resource comprising over 26 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. Accessing through this link reveals links to PLU Library journals.
- BioOne This link opens in a new windowPeer-reviewed journal archive in the biological, environmental, and ecological sciences.
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- Science NewsThe magazine of the Society for Science & the Public, promoting public understanding and appreciation of science.
- Nature (to 2020)The flagship journal of the Nature Publishing Group, and one of the premier scientific journals in the world. Includes news and commentary as well as publication of original research.
- ScienceThis journal, published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, is one of the premier scientific journals in the world. Includes news, editorials, and policy analysis as well as the latest research.
- The ScientistMagazine for life science professionals—a publication dedicated to covering a wide range of topics central to the study of cell and molecular biology, genetics, and other life-science fields.
- ScienceDailyChatty news site reporting on the latest scientific research across all natural sciences.
- Inside ScienceA science news organization that provides editorially independent research news and information on science, engineering, mathematics, and related fields for general audiences through television, print and the web. Includes articles, TV, and commentary.
- BioScienceHeavily cited, monthly journal with content written and edited for accessibility to researchers, educators, and students alike, BioScience includes articles about research findings and advances in biology education and articles of professional interest.
- Medical XpressMedical and health news service. Browse for recent news, or register to receive updates.