New E-Resources at Northwestern

Journals of Gerontology, Series A, Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences

The Journals of Gerontology, Series A publishes articles on the biological aspects of aging in areas such as biochemistry, biodemography, cellular and molecular biology, comparative and evolutionary biology, endocrinology, exercise sciences, genetics, immunology, morphology, neuroscience, nutrition, pathology, pharmacology, physiology, vertebrate and invertebrate genetics, and biological underpinnings of late life diseases. – Publisher’s blurb.

Dekker Encyclopedia of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 2nd ed.

Placing specialists at the forefront of the nanoscience revolution, this reference identifies current challenges and development paths sure to influence fields ranging from materials and surface science, chemistry, and biomedicine to computer technology, information processing, and mechanical, optical, and electrical engineering-examining the design, application, and utilization of devices, techniques, and technologies critical to research at atomic, molecular, and macromolecular levels ranging from 1-100 nanometers. -Publisher’s blurb.

Archives for Cold Spring Harbor Symposia on Quantitative Biology

Northwestern University Library has purchased the archives for Cold Spring Harbor Symposia on Quantitative Biology.   The purchase covers content from volume 1 (1933) through volume 69 (2003).  Volumes 70 to the present are available online at the same site through NUL’s current subscription.   Many of the symposia have access through their individual titles in NUcat.  More will be added as feasible.

Access to this content is restricted by the publisher’s agreement to the Northwestern University Evanston campus.

Lab Animal

Lab Animal is a peer-reviewed journal for professionals in animal research, emphasizing proper management and care. Lab Animal publishes timely and informative editorial content reaching both the academic world and applied research industries involved in genetic engineering, human and animal therapeutics, and pharmaceutical drug discovery. – Publisher’s blurb.

European Journal of Human Genetics

The European Journal of Human Genetics is the official Journal of the European Society of Human Genetics.  The journal covers molecular, clinical and cytogenetics, interfacing between advanced biomedical research and the clinician, and bridging the great diversity of facilities, resources and viewpoints in the genetics community. – Publisher’s blurb.

Cell Research

Cell Research has a broad scope in basic molecular and cell biology research, including cell growth and differentiation, signal transduction, apoptosis, stem cells, development, immunology, neurosciences, plant cell biology, chromatin modulation, epigenetics and transcription. Cell Research is China’s leading journal in the life sciences. – Publisher’s blurb.

Journal of Antibiotics

The Journal of Antibiotics is an international journal devoted to research on antibiotics and related types of substances, a particularly relevant area of research given the increasing problem of antibiotic resistance. – Publisher’s blurb.

Metallomics : Integrated Biometal Science

Metallomics: Integrated biometal science, is a new interdisciplinary journal for scientists seeking to understand the role of metals in biological, clinical and environmental systems. – Publisher’s blurb.

National Research Council Canada jourals current access

Northwestern University now has licensed access to the current content of Nation Research Council Canada journals.  The journals and coverage included are:

Biochemistry and Cell Biology (1954-present)

Canadian Geotechnical Journal (1964-present)

Canadian Journal of Chemistry (1951-present)

Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering (1974-present)

Canadian Journal of Earth Sciences (1964-present)

Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (1980-present)

Canadian Journal of Microbiology (1955-present)

Canadian Journal of Physics (1952-present)

Canadian Journal of Zoology (1951-present)

Biological & Agricultural Index

Biological & Agricultural Index Plus offers researchers convenient online access to the core literature of biology and agriculture—much of it from peer-reviewed journals—plus full text. Selected full text citations also link to PDF page images, featuring graphs, charts, diagrams, photos, and illustrations indispensable to science research. Coverage dates: Indexing 1983+, Abstracting 1994+, “select” Full Text 1994+  – Publisher’s blurb.