LibGuides: Biochemistry Research: UML Library Databases

Students in Biochemistry study the structure and properties of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids, which combined with a discussion of elementary enzymology allows for detailed descriptions of several important degradative and biosynthetic pathways, their integration and regulation.

Throughout the course, emphasis is on methods and practical application of fundamental information to the solution of problems of current biomedical interest.

Chemistry Databases

American Chemical Society (ACS) Journals This link opens in a new window
A collection of top academic journals focused on chemistry, published by the American Chemical Society, one of the leading societies and publishers in chemistry and related disciplines. Also includes access to the ACS weekly newsmagazine.

Publication dates: 1879 - current
Dimensions This link opens in a new window
Access provided by the Office of Research Administration. A worldwide database of linked citations and awarded research funding. Use Dimensions for citation tracking (who has cited whom) or to explore grant and funding patterns such as who awards the most grants in your area. Developed by Digital Science in collaboration with over 100 leading research organizations around the world.
Handbook of Chemistry and Physics Online This link opens in a new window
Provides wide coverage of data on properties of inorganic and organic compounds.
Coverage: Current Edition
Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) This link opens in a new window
JAMA is an international peer-reviewed general medical journal.
There are also 11 JAMA network specialty journals that offer enhanced access to research, reviews and perspective shaping medicine today and into the future.
Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology This link opens in a new window
Articles on chemical substances— their properties, manufacturing, and uses.
Written by prominent scholars from industry, academia, and research institutions, the Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology presents a wide scope of over 1,000 articles on chemical substances—including their properties, manufacturing, and uses. It also focuses on industrial processes and unit operations in chemical engineering, as well as covering fundamentals and scientific subjects related to the field. Additionally, environmental and health issues concerning chemical technology are also addressed. Monthly updates keep the online version on the cutting edge of chemical technology.
Knovel Technical Reference This link opens in a new window
Key collections of over 1,600 engineering and science reference books - including textbooks, handbooks, and manuals - from well-known academic publishers. Some books include live or downloadable data for further analysis.
Merck Index This link opens in a new window
One-volume encyclopedia of chemicals, drugs, and biologicals.
Nature Journals Online This link opens in a new window
The Nature Portfolio includes Nature the weekly international journal publishing the finest peer-reviewed research in all fields of science and technology on the basis of its originality, importance, interdisciplinary interest, , timeliness, accessibility, elegance and surprising conclusions. Nature also provides rapid, authoritative, insightful and arresting news and interpretation of topical and coming trends affecting science, scientists and the wider public. Coverage 1845 - current.
Royal Society of Chemistry Gold Collection (RSC) This link opens in a new window
Full-text access to all 37 RSC journals plus backfile archive.
Coverage: 1841 - current
The Royal Society of Chemistry is the UK's professional society dedicated to the study of chemistry and the dessemination of knowledge and research. The Gold Collection includes access to all 37 RSC journals including the full backfile archive dating to 1841. It also includes two magazines (Chemistry World and Education in Chemistry) and five Literature Updating Service databases, plus 41 ebook titles in the "Issues in Environmental Science & Technology" Series. In addition, the subscription includes credits in the form of Voucher Codes that cover publishing fees for UML researchers who wish to publish in an RSC open-access journal or other type of OA publication.
Sax's Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials 12th ed. This link opens in a new window
Excellent detailed toxicity information and references for most chemicals. Journal names are given in Bibliography.
Science in Context This link opens in a new window
Combines journals, news, primary source documents, images, videos, and audio.
Gale Science in Context is an engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information on hundreds of today's most significant science topics. The new solution merges Gale's authoritative reference content with full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, experiments, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites organized into a user-friendly portal experience.
ScienceDirect This link opens in a new window
Nearly 1,600 peer-reviewed journals covering many areas of science, medicine, computers, business and more.
Coverage: 1995 - current
SciFinder-n Login This link opens in a new window
Access to the complete Chemical Abstracts Service and Medline databases. Registration required before using and popups must be enabled in your browser.
Coverage: CAS 1907 - current & Medline 1950 - current
Toxline This link opens in a new window
Produced by the U.S. National Library of Medicine, provides bibliographic citations and abstracts from the core journal literature in all areas of toxicology, including chemicals and pharmaceuticals, pesticides, environmental pollutants and mutagens and teratogens.

Publication dates: 1999 - current
Compass: ASTM Standards This link opens in a new window
A searchable database of voluntary international standards developed by industry professionals used to guide the quality and safety of products and materials. Contains over 12,000 ASTM standards as well as AASHTO, AATCC, API, and UOP standards.
Polymer Library This link opens in a new window
Polymer Library is the world's largest abstracts database dedicated to plastics, rubber, polymer composites and adhesives. Published by the expert team at WTI-Frankfurt-digital, this database contains information from journals, conference proceedings, books and reports. Coverage: 1947 - present

Biology

Biological Science Collection This link opens in a new window
Citations and abstracts from journals, patents, conference proceedings, books, and reports. Combines key databases like Biological Sciences, MEDLINE, and TOXLINE with full-text titles from around the world, including scholarly journals, trade and industry journals, magazines, technical reports, conference proceedings, and government publications. Includes specialized, editorially-curated organization, with applications to medicine, technology and the environment.

Publication dates: 1946 - current
PubMed This link opens in a new window
PubMed comprises more than 19 million citations for biomedical articles from MEDLINE and life science journals. Citations may include links to full-text articles from PubMed Central or publisher web sites.
NetAnatomy This link opens in a new window
NetAnatomy is designed to teach human anatomy to students of the health professions, including undergraduate medical and health sciences students. NetAnatomy also serves as a place to review anatomy after one’s initial exposure to the subject.
ScienceDirect This link opens in a new window
Nearly 1,600 peer-reviewed journals covering many areas of science, medicine, computers, business and more.
Coverage: 1995 - current
ASM (American Society for Microbiology) Journals This link opens in a new window
Full access to all 11 academic journals of the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), one of the leading publishers in the field. The website also includes ASM research news, and information about publishing with the ASM.

Publication dates: varies by journal, oldest dated from 1916
Annual Reviews: Physical Sciences Collection This link opens in a new window
Human Genome Abstracts This link opens in a new window
Covers health and medicine in journals, pamphlets, reference books, and magazines.
Coverage: 1982-1995
Abstracts on gene mapping and sequencing of the human genome. Subjects emphasized include the integration of basic and applied research in human and comparative analysis, gene therapy, genetic screening, and oncogene research. Included as part of the Biological Sciences Set.
JoVE: General Laboratory Techniques This link opens in a new window
A collection of 15 video articles exhibiting how to use standard pieces of laboratory equipment essential in many experiments, as well as how to perform basic laboratory functions, from JoVE, the Journal of Visualized Experiments.
SciFinder-n Login This link opens in a new window
Access to the complete Chemical Abstracts Service and Medline databases. Registration required before using and popups must be enabled in your browser.
Coverage: CAS 1907 - current & Medline 1950 - current
SciFinder Registration This link opens in a new window
Registration is required to access SciFinder. Use your UMass Lowell email address to complete the form.

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