Research Guides: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology: Articles

Articles: best databases to use

Web of Science All Databases This link opens in a new window
This option will search a combination of all the available science databases produced by this publisher. The search will include familiar citation, biology, medicine, and patent databases. Once connected, review the "select a database" option for a complete list. Use this option if you are not sure which Clarivate database may offer the best results.
MEDLINE (PubMed) This link opens in a new window
QuickSearch This link opens in a new window
Google Scholar This link opens in a new window
SciFinder-n This link opens in a new window
SciFinder-n provides indexed access to chemical literature and patents through the following databases: Chemical Abstracts PLUS, the CAS Registry File, CASREACT and MEDLINE. It also includes the literature of related fields such as biochemistry, geochemistry, environmental science, and toxicology. Search by retrosynthesis planning, structure, chemical substance, chemical reaction, CAS registry number, and functional groups. Links to full-text occur when available.
CAS requires all SciFinder-n users to abide by special terms and conditions. Please review these requirements carefully when creating a SciFinder-n account.
Complete a one-time registration form to create your own user name and password. You will then be able to use SciFinder-n both on and off campus.
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MEDLINE (EBSCO)
BIOSIS Citation Index This link opens in a new window
Biosis Citation Index indexes journals, conference proceedings, books, technical reports, meeting abstracts, and patents in all areas of biology from 1926 to the present. Identify articles that cited a previous work. Full-text may be available via Find-It.
Science Citation Index Expanded This link opens in a new window
This multidisciplinary resource indexes journal literature of the sciences. Represented disciplines include astronomy, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, genetics, geology, materials science, mathematics, medicine, neuroscience, oncology, pediatrics, pharmacology, physics, psychiatry, veterinary science, and zoology. Search by topic, keyword, or author. Identify articles that cited a previous work. Links to full-text occur when available. Also known as SCI.