LibGuides: Biology Research Guide: Journal & Magazine Articles

Selected Periiodicals

Selected Periodicals

The following periodicals in Biology are available in print format in the MU Libraries or online:

Journal & Magazine Articles

The online and print databases and indexes listed below will provide references to articles (or in some cases full-text articles) in a wide range of periodicals, from news magazines and newspapers to scholarly and professional journals. If you have questions about choosing or using a database or index, please consult a Librarian

Full-Text Databases

Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new window
The world's most valuable and comprehensive scholarly, multi-disciplinary full-text database, with more than 8,500 full-text periodicals, including more than 7,300 peer-reviewed journals.
In addition to full text, this database offers indexing and abstracts for more than 12,500 journals and a total of more than 13,200 publications including monographs, reports, conference proceedings, etc. The database features PDF content going back as far as 1887, with the majority of full text titles in native (searchable) PDF format. Searchable cited references are provided for more than 1,400 journals. (NOTE: Replaces Academic Search Premier)
ScienceDirect This link opens in a new window
Contains over 25% of the world's science, technology and medicine full-text and bibliographic information in both books and journal formats. Authoritative titles that include high-impact-factor titles such as THE LANCET, Cell and Tetrahedron. Online tutorials show how to customize searches, save search results, and create alerts.

Indexes & Bibliographic Databases

These databases and print indexes will provide citation information (author, article title, periodical name, volume & issue, date) for articles, essays, book chapters, dissertations, and other materials, which may be found in the MU Libraries by searching the library catalog or ordered from another library using the Information Delivery Services (IDS ) if the items are not owned by MU Libraries.

Algology Mycology and Protozoology Abstracts (Microbiology C) This link opens in a new window
This database benefits any researcher working with algae, fungi, protozoa, or lichens. The scope of coverage includes reproduction, growth, life cycles, biochemistry, genetics and infection and immunity in man, other animals and plants. (Part of the Biological Science Index which is a sub file of the Biological Science Database.)
Animal Behavior Abstracts This link opens in a new window
Includes content relevant to animal behavior, with subjects ranging from neurophysiology to behavioral ecology. This database surveys all of the important journals dealing with the biology of particular taxonomic groups and is a sub file of the Biological Sciences database from ProQuest. (Part of the Biological Science Index which is a sub file of the Biological Science Database.)
ASFA: Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Abstracts This link opens in a new window
Premier reference in the field of aquatic resources. Monitors over 5,000 serial publications, books, reports, conference proceedings, translations and limited distribution of literature in the aquatic sciences. Using this link, researchers can search 6 databases at once or choose one to search individually. Click "more" to see list of included databases.
Included databases
Aquatic Science & Fisheries Abstracts (ASFA) 1: Biological Sciences & Living Resources
Aquatic Science & Fisheries Abstracts (ASFA) 2: Ocean Technology, Policy & Non-Living Resources
Aquatic Science & Fisheries Abstracts (ASFA) 3: Aquatic Pollution & Environmental Quality
Aquatic Science & Fisheries Abstracts (ASFA) Aquaculture Abstracts
Aquatic Science & Fisheries Abstracts (ASFA) Marine Biotechnology Abstracts
Oceanic Abstracts
Bacteriology Abstracts (Microbiology B) This link opens in a new window
Covers microbiology topics ranging from bacterial immunology to diseases of humans and animals. The database provides access to clinical findings as well as all aspects of pure bacteriology, biochemistry, and genetics. (Part of the Biological Science Index which is a sub file of the Biological Science Database.)
Biological Science Database This link opens in a new window
This interdisciplinary database offers abstracts and citations to a wide range of research in biomedicine, biotechnology, zoology and ecology and some aspects of agriculture and veterinary science. Supporting over two dozen areas of expertise, this database provides access to literature from over 6000 serials, as well as conference proceedings, technical reports, monographs and selected books and patents.
Biological Science Index This link opens in a new window
This resource provides in-depth A&I coverage from the biological science literature and over two dozens related disciplines. Abstracts and citations are drawn from thousands of peer-reviewed journals, trade titles, conference proceedings, dissertations, and other varied content types. Includes MEDLINE® and TOXLINE. Coverage: 1946 - current
Biotechnology Research Abstracts This link opens in a new window
Provides bibliographic coverage of ground-breaking research, applications, regulatory developments and new patents across all areas of biotechnology and bio-engineering, including medical, pharmaceutical, agricultural, environmental and marine biology. (Part of the Biological Science Index which is a sub file of the Biological Science Database.)
Ecology Abstracts This link opens in a new window
Ecology Abstracts is an index of scholarship on how organisms of all kinds, including microbes, plants, and animals, interact with their environments and with other organisms. It also contains papers on evolutionary biology, economics, and systems analysis as they relate to ecosystems or the environment. In addition, it covers environmental problems such as depletion, erosion, and pollution. (Part of the Biological Science Index which is a sub file of the Biological Science Database.)
Entomology Abstracts This link opens in a new window
Entomology Abstracts is an index of scholarship in entomology, including studies of insects, arachnids, myriapods, onychophorans, and terrestrial isopods. From the most ancient fossilized forms to newly-discovered species, Entomology Abstracts gathers and summarizes all the latest information on millions of insects and insect-like species. (Part of the Biological Science Index which is a sub file of the Biological Science Database.)
Environmental Science Database This link opens in a new window
Environmental Science Database is a cross-disciplinary resource of full-text content of global literature across this field and related disciplines. It provides the most complete collection of resources available to support research and learning in environmental science and related fields. Content is selected from several specialist topic resources in disciplines such as engineering, biotechnology, bacteriology, atmospheric science, ecology, and biology.
Dissertations & Theses Global (ProQuest) This link opens in a new window
This database is the world’s most comprehensive collection of dissertations and theses from around the world, spanning from 1743 to the present day and offering full text for graduate works added since 1997, along with selected full text for works written prior to 1997.
Genetic Abstracts This link opens in a new window
Genetics Abstracts is an index of scholarship and research in genetics of all living things. It covers molecular genetics, chromosomes, extrachromosomal genetics, the cell cycle, chemical mutagenesis, radiation genetics, immunogenetics, developmental and evolutionary genetics, and related topics. It includes indexing for journal articles, books, conference papers and proceedings, and reports. (Part of the Biological Science Index which is a sub file of the Biological Science Database.)
PubMed This link opens in a new window
PubMed comprises more than 24 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. Abstracts may include links to full-text content from PubMed Central and publisher web sites.

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