This guide is suggested for students of BIO 1505 or those interested in general biology for non-majors.

Biology for Today Research Guide

Reference Works

Natural Perspective
http://www.perspective.com/nature/index.html
An annotated visual guide to the five kingdoms of life.
National Biological Information Infrastructure
http://www.nbii.gov/portal/server.pt
"The National Biological Information Infrastructure (NBII) is a broad, collaborative program to provide increased access to data and information on the nation's biological resources. The NBII links diverse, high-quality biological databases, information products, and analytical tools maintained by NBII partners and other contributors in government agencies, academic institutions, non-government organizations, and private industry."

Databases are complex records of the published scientific literature. If you need assitance using a database please contact the librarian.

Biological Abstracts (Thomson Scientific / ISI Web Services) [Details]
Biological Abstracts is a comprehensive database that directs you to information covered in life sciences journals
BioOne [Details]
BioOne is a unique aggregation of high-impact bioscience research journals.
PubMed [Details]
PubMed was developed by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). It was developed in conjunction with publishers of biomedical literature as a search tool for accessing literature citations and linking to full-text journals at web sites of participating publishers.

More databases are availible from the library. Please see the Biology Subject Guide.

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