Research Guides: BIOL 271: Developmental Biology (BMC): Home

Finding Background Information

Before searching the journal literature, you’ll want to look for some background information on your topic.

Encyclopedia of Life Sciences
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A fully searchable collection of articles by scientists and historians in the fields of biochemistry and physiology, cell biology, developmental biology, ecology, evolution, genetics, immunology, molecular biology, neuroscience, microbiology and virology, plant science, structural biology, science and society.
Encyclopedia of Toxicology
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Entries for compounds include information on chemical structure, exposure pathways, toxicokinetics, mechanism of toxicity, human and animal toxicity and clinical management.
Hazardous Substances Data Bank
Provides toxicology data for about 5,000 potentially hazardous chemicals. Includes information on human exposure and health effects, animal exposure, pharmacology, industrial hygiene, emergency handling procedures, environmental standards, regulations, and regulatory requirements.
A Small Dose of Toxicology
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Health effects of common chemicals.