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Biomedical Sciences Research Guide

Introduction to library resources and other information sources for biomedical science students and faculty.

Searching for Articles

Article databases and indexes are large collections of bibliographic information--usually citations--about published research. Some databases, like PubMed, are focused on a specific field of research and others are more general.

Some of the most commonly used tools for searching literature in the biomedical and life sciences are listed here.

Other Databases

Explore databases that are recommended for subject areas related to biomedical sciences or search from the hundreds of databases ISU researchers have access to.

What is LibKey Nomad?

LibKey Nomad iconLibKey Nomad is a browser extension that makes it easier for you to find and locate downloadable PDFs on the web. It doesn't work with all databases, but if you use PubMed frequently then LibKey Nomad can make your experience even better. Check out this LibKey Nomad guide for more information.

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