Library Guides: Biology Research: Article Databases

Core Databases

Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new window
A scholarly multi-disciplinary full-text database with book reviews, images, and some books with full-text. Areas covered include biology, chemistry, mathematics, multicultural studies, sciences, psychology, religion and theology, women's studies and more.
More database information from EBSCO.
Basic Searching Tutorial on EBSCOhost.
Advanced Searching Tutorial on EBSCOhost.
Google Scholar This link opens in a new window
Citations to journal articles and eBooks will link to full-text if ORU has access to that resource.
Instructions on how to set up ORU Library on Google Scholar is found on the
Technical Helps LibGuide or in "How to add ORU Library to setting in Google Scholar" pdf.
GreenFILE This link opens in a new window
Indexes and abstracts of scholarly, governmental and general-interest titles, which deal with the environmental effects of individuals, corporations, and governments; has some open access.
More database information from EBSCO.
Pascal and Francis Bibliographic Database This link opens in a new window
Free access to an archive of the PASCAL and FRANCIS bibliographic databases 1972-2015. Covers basic and applied sciences, including biomedical and human sciences
"Free access to an archive of the PASCAL and FRANCIS bibliographic databases in exact, human, and social sciences since 1972."
Classification schemes for Searching both databases
Search by Vocabulary
A search returns bibliographic citations; check Publication Finder for journal access.
PLOS - Public Library of Science This link opens in a new window
"...features reports of original research from all disciplines within science and medicine."
Indexed in Academic Search Complete, PubMed Central and several other databases, so it can be searched in a database or independently.
From website: "PLOS publishes a suite of influential Open Access journals across all areas of science and medicine" -- Biology, Computational Biology, Genetics, Medicine, Neglected Tropical Diseases, Pathogens. Covers original research from all disciplines within science and medicine. Indexed in opens new windowAcademic Search Complete, opens new windowPubMed Central and several other databases, so it can be searched in a database or independently. Articles undergo opens new windoweditorial and peer review led by one of approximately 6,000 PLoS ONE Academic Editors. opens new windowLearn more. Includes article downloads, views and cited references.
PLOS ONE is multi-disciplinary and "facilitates connections within and between disciplines."
ScienceDirect Databases (All) This link opens in a new window
Provides full-text, peer-reviewed articles from journals related to health & life sciences, physical sciences, and social & behavioral sciences.
Make the most of your access to ScienceDirect.
Tips for the Advanced Search in ScienceDirect.
Tutorials on using the ScienceDirect database.

opens new windowNature (Half of 2011 papers are now open access)
View opens new windowSubject Category

Dissertations/ Theses

ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global This link opens in a new window
Provides indexing for millions of dissertations, with the full-text available for immediate free download and many available for purchase in print; the official digital dissertation archive for the Library of Congress.
More database information from ProQuest.

Subject search result examples
Use Advanced Search to look up subjects or try the following:

su(molecular biology)
su(cellular biology)
su(genetics)
su(ecology)

Note: After you select a dissertation/thesis, use the Cite feature to get a citation in APA, CBE 6th, CSE or other selected style.

EagleSearch and Biological Abstracts

EagleSearch This link opens in a new window
EBSCO's discovery service (EDS) is called EagleSearch at ORU. This interface provides access to the majority of ORU resources through a single entry point.
Quick overview of EBSCO's Discovery Service (EDS)

Search examples:

• opens new windowbiological abstracts in "Select a Field (optional)" and your key term(s) or concept(s) -- LIMITED TO "Available in Library" = full text and ORU library books
• opens new windowbiological abstracts in "Select a Field (optional)" and your key term(s) or concept(s) -- LIMITED TO "Full Text"
opens new windowgmo AND insects -- LIMITED TO "Full Text"

Medical/Health Databases

BioMed Central This link opens in a new window
Open Access.
Full-text journal articles are free with registration which is required to use advanced search features, save searches, and set up alerts.
Access to free registration at BioMed Central. (Log-in credentials will also work with SpringerOpen.)
More database information from BioMed Central.
CINAHL Ultimate This link opens in a new window
Full-text and citations of journal articles, evidence-based care sheets, book chapters, selected conference proceedings, standards of practice, and more; uses MeSH
More database information from EBSCO.
Health & Life Sciences Journal Collection (ScienceDirect) This link opens in a new window
Provides full-text articles and indexing of journals and reference works related to the health & life science.
Make the most of your access to ScienceDirect.
Tips for the Advanced Search in ScienceDirect.
Tutorials on using the ScienceDirect database.
Health Source: Consumer Edition This link opens in a new window
Full-text database providing consumer health information on AIDS, cancer, diabetes, drugs & alcohol, aging, fitness, nutrition, children's health, women's health; includes health-related journal articles, pamphlets, reference books, and reports.
More database information from EBSCO.
Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition This link opens in a new window
Provides full-text, abstracts, and indexing of health and medical related scholarly journals; subjects include pediatric nursing, critical care, mental health, nursing management, medical law, etc.
More database information from EBSCO.
MEDLINE with Full Text (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window
Full-text from biomedical and health journals; utilizes MeSH.
Advanced Searching with MEDLINE Medical Subjects Headings (MESH).
Video tutorial from EBSCO: Using CINAHL - MeSH Headings (Medline uses the CINAHL-MeSH headings.)
Ovid Core Nursing Collection This link opens in a new window
Provides full-text of selected nursing journals as well as access to tables of contents, bibliographic citations, abstracts, and references of hundreds of scientific, technical, and medical journals.

More database information from OVID.
PubMed Central This link opens in a new window
Provides access to the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Library of Medicine free digital archive of biomedical and life sciences journal literature.
More database information from US National Library of Medicine.
SPORTDiscus with Full Text This link opens in a new window
Premier source of full-text literature for sports and sports medicine journals, books, conference proceedings; subjects include exercise science and fitness, clinical specialties such as orthopedics, coaching and education, physical therapy, and much more.
More database information from EBSCO, including title lists.