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Biology resources

Wikipedia Portal: Biology
Begin here to explore major topics in Biology and Biological Sciences.

eLS This link opens in a new window
Full text encyclopedia articles on biology, with links to other resources.
Includes customizable features for classes and individuals.
Encyclopedia of Animal Behavior This link opens in a new window
An authoritative and comprehensive encyclopedia on animal behavior.
An authoritative and comprehensive encyclopedia on animal behavior. features signed articles with the author's photo & vitae as well as a bibliographer and links to related articles iin the encyclopedia.
Encyclopedia of entomology, 2nd ed. This link opens in a new window
Coverage includes insect classification, behavior, ecology, genetics and evolution, physiology, and management.
It places special emphasis on insect relationships with people, medical entomology, biological control and insect pathology.
Encyclopedia of virology, 3rd. ed. This link opens in a new window
Covers biological, molecular, and medical topics concerning viruses in animals, plants, bacteria, and insects.
Topics include the effects of viruses on the immune system, the role of viruses in disease, oncology, gene therapy, and evolution, plus a wide range of related topics.
Wiley Encyclopedia of Chemical Biology This link opens in a new window
Review articles about chemistry in the life sciences.

Encyclopedia of Parasitology

DiscoverUR
DiscoverUR searches much of the library's content in a single search. Search settings can be changed on the results page.

Web of Science This link opens in a new window
Identifies journal articles and cited references to research publications from 1900-current, including all disciplines, some with links to full text. Search for articles and authors, track citations, and analyze citation activity.
Google Scholar This link opens in a new window
For off-campus access to full text: Click Scholar Preferences and add Rochester as your Library Link. Be sure to Save Preferences.
PubMed This link opens in a new window
Identifies articles in clinical and basic biomedical research as well as in psychology, many with links to full text.
PubMed® comprises more than 30 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. Citations may include links to full-text content from PubMed Central and publisher web sites. Includes access to molecular and bioinformatic databases from the NCBI system (previous Entrez). Automatically expands (explodes) subject headings. Truncation turns off this automatic expansion of the hierarchical subject headings.
Medline - OVID This link opens in a new window
Identifies articles in clinical and basic biomedical research as well as in psychology. Many with links to full text.
Full-text articles are provided by Ovid and may include some articles not available though our regular online journal subscriptions. Provides the easiest interface for precise searching with subject headings and subheadings.
Miner Digital Library This link opens in a new window
Gateway to databases and full text journals and books in medicine, psychology and the biosciences.
Biological Science Collection This link opens in a new window
Identifies articles on biomedicine, biotechnology, behavior, ecology, neuroscience, and zoology. Relatively weak in botany.
Covers the literature from over 6000 serials, as well as conference proceedings, technical reports, monographs and selected books and patents. Topics include: Agricultural and Environmental Biotechnology Abstracts 1993-Current Algology Mycology and Protozoology Abstracts (Microbiology C) 1982-Current Animal Behavior Abstracts 1982-Current ASFA 1: Biological Sciences and Living Resources 1971-Current ASFA Aquaculture Abstracts 1984-Current ASFA Marine Biotechnology Abstracts 1989-Current Bacteriology Abstracts (Microbiology B) 1982-Current BioEngineering Abstracts 1993-Current Calcium and Calcified Tissue Abstracts 1982-Current Chemoreception Abstracts 1982-Current CSA Neurosciences Abstracts 1982-Current Ecology Abstracts 1982-Current Entomology Abstracts 1981-Current Genetics Abstracts 1982-Current Health and Safety Science Abstracts 1981-Current Human Genome Abstracts 1982-1995 Immunology Abstracts 1982-Current Industrial and Applied Microbiology Abstracts (Microbiology A) 1982-Current Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Abstracts 1993-Current Nucleic Acids Abstracts 1982-Current Oncogenes and Growth Factors Abstracts 1989-Current Toxicology Abstracts 1981-Current Virology and AIDS Abstracts 1982-Current
BioOne This link opens in a new window
Identifies articles in 200+ full-text, high-impact, bioscience journals. Covers the fields of ecology and evolution.
Plant Science This link opens in a new window
Identifies journal articles in botany.
Covers primary research journals on all aspects of scientific plant research, especially on pathology, symbiosis, biochemistry, genetics, biotechnology, and environmental biology.
Zoological Record Plus This link opens in a new window
Identifies books, book chapters, and journal articles in zoology.
Does not provide abstracts; however, the indexing is comprehensive and informative.
ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global This link opens in a new window
Identifies Ph.D. dissertations from U.S. and Canadian universities since 1861. Abstracts from 1980. Many with full-text.

Springer eBook Collection - Biomedical and Life Sciences This link opens in a new window
Full text of selected Springer ebook titles in biomedical and life sciences.
Provides options for printing, downloading and use in course packs.

NCBI Bookshelf
Bookshelf provides free online access to books and documents in life science and healthcare.