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Biology Research Guide

Finding Data and Statistics

Open Data
Open data sources, as well as data and statistics sources from USC Libraries

Finding Protocols and Methods

Journal of Visualized Experiments (JoVE) This link opens in a new window
A peer-reviewed video format journal for biological research. With visualized experiments, you get real-life training on techniques in: medicine, neuroscience, developmental biology, cellular biology, plant biology, microbiology, immunology, and basic protocols.

Methods in Ecology and Evolution
Journal publishes methodological papers in any area of ecology and evolution.
Plant Methods
Open access, peer-reviewed journal that addresses all aspects of technological innovation in the plant sciences.
Protocol Exchange
Open repository for the deposition and sharing of protocols from the Nature Publishing Group. Protocols are posted directly by their authors, and are not peer-reviewed or edited.