LibGuides: BIO128/BIO399/ENS399: Biology Databases

Core Databases

These databases allow you to access much of the Biological Literature that you will need for your research.

Scopus This link opens in a new window
Scopus offers broad coverage of scientific, technical, medical and social science literature. It includes academic, peer-reviewed and trade journals, as well as patents and scientifically oriented websites. Also covers all Medline content.
PubMed MEDLINE This link opens in a new window
PubMed comprises more than 20 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. This is the freely available interface to the largest database of biomedical information in the world.
JSTOR This link opens in a new window
JSTOR covers complete back issues of journals of major research journals in a variety of academic disciplines. (Coverage ends at 4 years prior to the present year.) This is a great resource for back issues of journals like Science.
GreenFILE This link opens in a new window
GreenFile focuses on humans' impact on the environment. Its collection of titles includes content on global warming, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more.