Biology Home - Biology - Research Guides at University of Houston-Downtown

Finding Books

Be sure to search the library's catalog when looking for books. The library's collection contains both print and electronic books.

Find a Journal

Use the LIST OF JOURNALS when you know the name of a journal or magazine.

Sample of Biology Journals

ACS Chemical Biology
2006 to present
Addiction Biology
from 07/01/1996 to 1 year ago
Advanced Studies in Biology
from 2009 to present
BMC biology
2003 to present
Advances in Molecular Biology
from 03/01/2007 to present

Biology Resources - databases with full text options

Annual Reviews
Review articles on top research topics in biological, physical, and social sciences.
BioOne
Electronic journals in biology, ecology, and environmental sciences.
AGRICOLA
An index of agriculture, animal and plant sciences, and environmental science.
Biological Abstracts
An index of journals in biology, biotechnology, microbiology, and other life sciences.
Environment Complete
An index of journals and books on environmental and sciences and policy.
Ebrary


Full text of 73,000 scholarly and professional books. All books can be read online. Many can be downloaded to computers and other devices.
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Basic information from specialized encyclopedias, dictionaries, and handbooks.
MEDLINE with Full Text
An index of medicine and the biosciences.
ScienceDirect
Journals and books in the sciences, the social sciences, and business.
Web of Science


Search high-quality scholarly journals in the sciences, social sciences, and humanities.

Citing and Writing Help

Research at the university level can be intimidating. If you have questions about how to find information, our librarians are always ready to help, but sometimes it is good to have a written explanation that lets you see the big picture and learn at your own pace. These guides introduce concepts that may help you understand research assignments and learn to find good sources.