New E-Resources at Northwestern

 Neurodegenerative Diseases and Metal Ions

Written by 41 internationally recognized experts, Neurodegenerative Diseases and Metal Ions highlights, supported by 130 illustrations, the recent progress made in understanding the role metal ions play in diseases like transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (Creutzfeldt-Jakob and related diseases), Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, Wilson’s and Menkes’ diseases, as well as in familial amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and others.

Nickel and Its Surprising Impact in Nature

In 17 stimulating chapters, written by 47 internationally recognized experts, Nickel and Its Surprising Impact in Nature highlights critically the biogeochemistry of nickel, its role in the environment, in plants and cyanobacteria, as well as for the gastric pathogen Helicobacter pylori, for gene expression and carcinogenensis.

Molecular Biotechnology

Molecular Biotechnology publishes original research papers on the application of molecular biology to both basic and applied research in biotechnology.

Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology

This journal is devoted to publishing the highest quality innovative papers in the fields of biochemistry and biotechnology. The typical focus of the journal is to report applications of novel scientific and technological breakthroughs, as well as technological subjects that are still in the proof-of-concept stage.

Human Nature

The journal Human Nature advances the interdisciplinary investigation of the biological, social, and environmental factors that underlie human behavior. It focuses primarily on the functional unity in which these factors are continuously and mutually interactive. These include the evolutionary, biological, and sociological processes as they interact with human social behavior; the biological and demographic consequences of human history; the cross-cultural, cross-species, and historical perspectives on human behavior; and the relevance of a biosocial perspective to scientific, social, and policy issues.

Science in Society

At Science in Society, we believe that science is fundamental, even “elemental” to our lives. Science affects us in many ways, from medical advances that touch our lives personally, to state and federal policy decisions concerning the environment or research regulations that impact our society at large.

Our goal is to make the community aware of the exciting research efforts at Northwestern University and across the world. We explore not only the science, but the legal, ethical, and even economic implications of research as well. We also offer a single access point to find science outreach events at Northwestern designed for the public, and we maintain a media library of past events, so you can enjoy lectures from the experts on your own computer, on your own time.

Neuroethics

Neuroethics will provide a forum for interdisciplinary studies in neuroethics and related issues in the sciences of the mind. In particular the journal will focus on the ethical issues posed by the new technologies developed via neuroscience.

This journal will be published open access for 2008 & 2009, upon which time Northwestern University Library will subscribe to all content.

Biographical Memoirs of Fellows of the Royal Society

Biographical Memoirs of Fellows of the Royal Society of London has been published annually since 1955. Each memoir is carefully researched, resulting in a unique biographical collection of lives and achievements.

Geobiology

The aim of Geobiology is to provide a natural home for geobiological research, allowing the cross-fertilization of critical ideas, and promoting cooperation and advancement in this emerging field.

Nature Protocols

Nature Protocols is an online resource for protocols, including authoritative, peer-reviewed ‘Nature Protocols’ and an interactive ‘Protocols Network’. The two create a dynamic forum for scientists to upload and comment on protocols.