Dr.+B+-+Biology

=Books=

Search for books from the PCS Library here = = =Databases=

SIRS RESEARCHER Full text articles exploring social, scientific, health, historic, economic, political and global issues. Features //Leading Issues// - 100 of the most researched issues with links to articles, documents, graphics and websites.

CQ RESEARCHER ONLINE In depth reports that cover a wide range of social, economic, political, and environmental issues and hot topics. Reports include background information, analysis of the current situation, pro/con overview, and more.

QUESTIA Search for full text ebooks and periodicals (magazine, newspaper, and journal articles).

GALE VIRTUAL REFERENCE LIBRARY: ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BIOTECHNOLOGY Discusses critical issues such as embryogenesis and commercial applications of research in biology and addresses ethical issues.

GALE VIRTUAL REFERENCE LIBRARY: CLIMATE IN CONTEXT Offers coverage of the history, politics, and ethical debates related to climate change, including the impact of climate change on daily life, trade and commerce, travel, and the future of both industrialized and impoverished nations.

HEALTH & WELLNESS RESOURCES Magazine, journal, and newspaper articles, as well as definitions, directories, and information on: Fitness, Pregnancy, Medicine, Nutrition, Diseases, Public Health, Occupational Health and Safety, Alcohol and Drug abuse, Prescription Drugs, Herbal remedies, and alternative or complementary treatments, etc. Included are links to diet, cancer, and health assessment sites as well as government databases.

=**General Websites**=

[|Best Information on the Net] Provides links to websites on various social issues such as affirmative action, bioethical issues, global warming, Internet issues, and more.

Action BioScience Articles on cloning, genetically modified organisms, stem cells, and more.

National Center for Health Statistics Quick access to statistics on topics of public health importance, organized alphabetically.

Center for Disease Control & Prevention Offers health news, statistics, travel health, and immunization information.

Frontline Based on the PBS television show, issues discussed on this Web site include the death penalty, genetically modified food, biracial families, teen culture, SUVs and more.

Omni Medical Search Searches 32 databases including Medline Plus, Pubmed Central, CenterWatch, NHSDirect, HealthFinder and the National Library of Medicine.

Medstory A search engine that specializes in health and medical topics.

Medline Plus Contains carefully selected links to health & drug information including an extensive library of medical images as well as over 4,000 articles about diseases, tests, symptoms, injuries, and surgeries.

Mayoclinic.com Provides information about diseases and conditions, treatment options, and drugs. Coverage of nutrition is very good. Also has a Symptoms Checker feature.

Mental Help Net Topics on this site include ADHD, eating disorders, autism, rape and many more. Each section gives a basic introduction to the topic with links to articles, associations, latest news, personal accounts and more.

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Information on complementary and alternative medicine, including health, research, training, clinical trials and more.

National Institutes of Health Publications and fact sheets, news items, grant opportunities, and more are available at this searchable site.

[|ProCon.org] A nonpartisan, independent, and nonprofit corporation whose purpose is to inform the public about controversial issues using facts, news, and hundreds of diverse opinions in a pro-con format.

[|Public Agenda] This site addresses 18 controversial issues: abortion, America's global role, crime,the economy, education, the government, the family, the federal budget, gambling, health care, illegal drugs, immigration, Internet speech / privacy, Medicare, race,right to die, social security, and welfare. Extensive information on each issue includes an overview, facts and trends, different perspectives, links to news stories, and results of public opinion polls.


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