Publications / News Sources

There's a wealth of information on the Web about the science of biotechnology. The following lists of Web resources are meant to serve as guide for sites of interest in biotechnology. Inclusion on these lists does not indicate endorsement by the Biotechnology Institute. If you would like to submit your link for inclusion, email info@biotechinstitute.org. Requests for links are subject to evaluation for relevance and accuracy.

K-12 Educational

Higher Education

Professional

General Interest

K-12 Education

American Biology Teacher
This nationally recognized journal published by the National Association of Biology Teachers provides teachers specific "how-to" suggestions for the classroom and laboratory, field activities, interdisciplinary programs, and articles on recent advances in biology and life science. Each issue features reviews of books, classroom technology products, and "Biology Today." Published 9 times per year, the journal also covers the social and ethical implications of biology and ways to incorporate such concerns into instructional programs.

Chem Matters
Published by the American Chemical Society, this award-winning quarterly magazine for high school chemistry students includes articles that reveal chemistry at work in everyday life. A teacher's guide is available which provides additional information on articles, follow-up hands-on activities, classroom demonstrations and additional resources.

Science World
Published by Scholastic, Science World brings to life the latest breaking news and discoveries in every field of science, while helping students build critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. Science World is geared towards grades 7-10.

Your World: Biotechnology & You
Published by the Biotechnology Institute, Your World is a magazine of biotechnology fundamentals and applications in healthcare, agriculture, the environment, and industry, written for 7th to12th grade students. The magazine is available online for free. It is no longer being produced in print.

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Higher Education

Caltech Undergraduate Research Journal
The Caltech Undergraduate Research Journal is written for undergraduates everywhere. It contains original work, entertaining writing, and stunning production. CURJ accepts submissions from any undergraduate in the world.

McGill Journal of Medicine
MJM is a publication run through the McGill Medical School as an international forum for the advancement of medical science by students. This student run publication has become one of the most respected medical journals around.

National Undergraduate Research Clearinghouse
The National Undergraduate Research Clearinghouse is run out of Missouri Western State College by the Department of Psychology. Each submission must be backed by a faculty sponsor.

Journal of Psychological Inquiry
An undergraduate publication supported by Creighton University.

Journal of Psychology and the Behavioral Sciences
The student editors JPBS take great pride in soliciting manuscripts, especially from undergraduate and graduate students that recognize the value of publishing in JPBS as an indicator of academic preparation. The mission of JPBS is to acknowledge the student-mentor relationship leading to publication.

Journal of Undergraduate Science
JUS is a quarterly print journal for undergraduate and high school research that is reviewed and published by Harvard undergraduates, graduate students and faculty.

Journal of Undergraduate Study & Independent Research
JUSIR is a science journal accepting submissions from undergraduate college students and select high school students, allowing them to display their high-quality independent research to a wide audience. Any field within the natural sciences, psychology, engineering, and social sciences are valid subject areas.

Journal of Young Investigators
JYI publishes articles by undergraduates in science, math, and engineering. Students review submissions with the assistance of faculty members.

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Professional

American Laboratory
Free online access to some articles. Free print subscription.
Monthly magazine with technical articles on lab methods and techniques.

Applied Clinical Trials
Free online access to current issues. Free print subscription for those who qualify. Monthly magazine with articles providing practical ideas and advice to those sponsoring and managing clinical trials.

Biotech Industry Supplier Registry
Manual compilation of biotech suppliers enabling buyers to easily source manufacturers of biotechnology equipment for cell biology, cell culture, genomics, proteomics and more. Site includes free magazines, jobs, news and events.

Bioline
Free online access. Free print subscription. Published quarterly, Bioline is the MBC's newsletter reporting on news and information pertaining to the Massachusetts biotechnology industry.

Biopeople
Free online access to tables-of-contents. Paid print subscription.
Quarterly magazine containing articles on management trends, business strategy, financial challenges, and other issues facing decision-makers in biotechnology.

BioPharm
Monthly, peer-reviewed magazine with technical articles on lab methods and techniques, news articles. Free online access to recent issues. Free print subscription to those who qualify.

BioVenture View
Free online access to tables-of-content. Paid print subscription.
Biweekly newsletter on research and business developments in biotech, including company profiles financial news, stock performance, and commentary.

BioWorld
Leading daily industry newsletter on alliances, fundraising, and research/clinical trial developments. Newsletter is usually sent to subscribers by fax. Free online access to lead article. Full online access requires paid subscription.

Chemical and Engineering News
This weekly magazine is a publication of the American Chemical Society. It contains articles on scientific and business news and public policy developments of interest to the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. Free online access. Print subscription free for ACS members.

Drug Discovery & Development
Monthly magazine providing pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies with industry developments. Free online access. Free print subscription.

Ernst and Young's Biotech Industry Annual Report
An annual, in-depth review of the biotech industry, including comprehensive financial data, trends in public and venture capital markets, and commentary from biotechnology and pharmaceutical leaders. A separate review of the European industry is also available.
Free online access to report summary. Full report available with paid order.

Genetic Engineering News
Bimonthly news magazine covers news on biotech, bioregulation, bioprocess, bioresearch, and technology transfer issues. Free only access to abstracts. Free print subscription.

In Vivo
Monthly magazine covering global healthcare marketplace, including company strategy, key industry events, and deal-making and management issues. Free online access to some articles. Paid print subscription.

Inside Lifescience
Weekly online magazine focusing on biotechnology, life science and pharmaceutical developments in Europe. Free online access.

Journal of the American Medical Association
Weekly, peer-reviewed journal of general medicine. Contains papers on clinical and laboratory research. Free online access to some articles. Paid print subscription.

The Lancet
International general medicine magazine containing articles of original research into clinical practice and mechanism of disease, scientific news items, and commentaries on public policy, ethical, and human rights issues. Mostly free online. Paid print subscription.

Med Ad News
Monthly business news magazine geared toward the pharmaceutical business and marketing communities. Includes news, issues, trends, and strategies affecting the marketing of prescription and nonprescription drugs. Free online access to some articles. Paid print subscription.

Nature
Leading weekly, peer-reviewed journal with articles of scientific importance and interest to an interdisciplinary audience. Free online access to abstracts. Paid print and full online access subscriptions.

Nature Biotechnology
Monthly magazine focusing on original, peer-reviewed biological research that demonstrates the possibility of significant commercial application. Also includes analysis and commentary on business, regulatory, and societal activities that influence research. Free online access to abstracts. Paid print subscription.

New England Journal of Medicine
Peer-reviewed medical journal with articles on original, clinical research and editorials. Free online access to original articles after 6 months post-publication. Paid print subscription.

New Scientist
Free online access to some articles. Paid print subscription.
Weekly science and technology magazine with news articles, conference reports, book reviews, and editorials of interest to "anyone with a passion for exploration and discovery."

Pharmaceutical Technology
Monthly magazine that covers applied research and development, scale-up, and manufacturing technologies for the pharmaceutical industry with a focus on regulatory affairs, drug delivery systems, ingredients, processing, packaging and validation. Free online access. Free print subscription for those who qualify.

Pink Sheet Prescription Pharmaceuticals and Biotech
Weekly newsletter covering research, manufacturing, distribution and retail sectors of the prescription drug industry. Includes articles on regulatory, congressional and financial developments. Free online table of contents. Paid print subscription.

Science
Leading, weekly, peer-reviewed journal that publishes top-tier scientific research worthy of note for the general scientific community. Free online access to abstracts. Paid print and full online access subscriptions.

The Scientist
Biweekly news journal with general interest articles on drug discovery, basic research, and current events in the industry. Free online access. Print version free to life science researchers only.

Scrip
Monthly magazine and twice-weekly newsletter covering global news, analysis, commentary, and data for the pharmaceutical industry. Paid online and print subscriptions.

Signals
Online magazine of biotechnology analysis focusing on alliances, financial trends, technology developments and profiles of interesting people and companies. Free online access.

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General Interest

Agricultural Research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's science magazine, published monthly by the Agricultural Research Service.

NewsRx
One of the world's leading sources of health information.

PR Newswire
Up-to-the-minute biotechnology company news direct from PR Newswire.

Science.bio.org
For the latest developments and news headlines in biotechnology, visit science.bio.org.

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