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Biology databases
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PubMedDefinitive citation database for research in medicine and biosciences.
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Web of ScienceIndexes high-impact science, social science, engineering, and art & humanities research journals.
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ScopusArticles, books, reports, and patents in many subjects, mainly published after 1995. Includes citation features and tools to analyze authors and journals.
Handbook, e-books & encyclopedias
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Merck IndexInfo on chemicals, drugs and biologicals.
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Cochrane LibraryEvidence medicine resource includes Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Methodology Register, Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects, Health Technology Assessment Database, NHS Economic Evaluation Database.
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F1000 PrimeHighlights and evaluates most interesting papers published in biosciences and medicine based on recommendations of top researchers.
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Comprehensive PhysiologyIncludes complete content from the Handbook of Physiology from the American Physiological Society; updated quarterly.
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MIT CogNetIncludes full-text of books and other resources.
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NCBI BookshelfFree access to books and documents in life science and healthcare
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Encyclopedia of Life SciencesBrief commissioned articles covering all areas of life sciences written by leading scientists.
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Encyclopedia of Chemical BiologyFind information about the role of chemistry and chemical techniques in the life sciences.
