Selected Resources - Methods & Protocols
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- Springer Nature Experiments This link opens in a new windowA database of over 75,000 protocols from Springer Protocols, Nature Methods, Nature Protocols, and Nature Reviews Primer.
- Methods in Cell BiologyA book series on research methods in cell biology.
- Methods in EnzymologyA book series on research methods in enzymology.
- Cold Spring Harbor ProtocolsCold Spring Harbor Protocols is an interdisciplinary journal providing a definitive source of research methods in cell, developmental and molecular biology, genetics, bioinformatics, protein science, computational biology, immunology, neuroscience and imaging.
- C. elegans: Methods and applicationsA guide for implementing a selection of novel techniques utilizing the pioneering organism, Caenorhabditis elegans.
- Sage Research Methods This link opens in a new windowAn online collection of information for beginning and advanced researchers looking for the best methods to use in their research. Full access to Books & Reference, Cases Part 1, Datasets Part 1, and Video: Practical Research and Academic Skills.
- Tissue Engineering, Methods, Part CPresents procedures and protocols of research methods that will be adopted by the tissue engineering community as research is translated into clinical applications to help the field to grow and mature.
- Basic Cell Culture Protocols (Opens in new window)Provides the novice cell culturist with sufficient information to perform the basic techniques, to ensure the health and identity of their cell lines, and to be able to isolate and culture specialized primary cell types.
- Plant bioinformatics: Methods and protocols (Opens in new window)Focuses on applied bioinformatics with specific applications to crops, model and diverse plant species. The scope extends from the genome to the phenome and includes aspects of data management, analysis, visualization, and integration.
- An introduction to methods & models in ecology, evolution, & conservation biology (Opens in new window)This book introduces undergraduate students to quantitative models and methods in ecology, behavioral ecology, evolutionary biology, and conservation.
- Auditory and vestibular research: Methods and protocols (Opens in new window)Guides readers through protocols on cell culture, tissue engineering, nanotechnology, high-throughput screening, and physiology.
Websites with methods & protocols
Company websites can be good resources for basic protocols. Some examples:
Some other websites with protocols include:
- Protocols.io Registration (free) is required to view repository.
Featured resource: JoVE
- JoVE: Journal of Visualized Experiments This link opens in a new windowJournals, but formatted with video, combining high-quality video demonstrations of experiments with detailed text protocols. All content is peer-reviewed and indexed in biomedical databases. Northeastern University has access to all JoVE Video Journals and Science Education subjects.
JoVE (Journal of Visualized Experiments) is a science video resource that includes a variety of resources for use in the classroom and in the lab. It has two components:
- JoVE Science EducationJoVE (Journal of Visualized Experiments) Science Education is a video database dedicated to teaching laboratory fundamentals through simple, easy to understand video demonstrations. Each video is paired with additional video resources for you to view practical applications of the technique and other complementary skills.
- JoVE Video Journals (All)The Journal of Visualized Experiments is a set of scientific video journals dedicated to advancing science by increasing reproducibility and efficient knowledge transfer. Articles combine high-quality video demonstrations of experiments with detailed text protocols. All content is peer-reviewed and indexed in Medline, PubMed, Web of Science, and more.
Below are a few links to components of JoVE relevant for Biology:
- Encyclopedia of Experiments: C. Elegans (Opens in new window) This collection features research techniques for the metazoan Caenorhabditis elegans. This nematode worm is a powerful model system due to its transparent body, defined developmental plan, robust genetic tools, and neuro-behavioral paradigms.
- Basic Biology: Science Education (Opens in new window) Includes modules on General Laboratory Techniques, Basic Methods in Cellular and Molecular Biology, Biology I (featuring yeast, Drosophila, and C. elegans), Biology II (featuring Mouse, Zebrafish, and Chick), Lab Animal Research, and Lab Safety.
- Advanced Biology: Science Education (Opens in new window) Includes modules on Neuroscience, Developmental Biology, Genetics, Cell Biology, Immunology, and Microbiology
- JoVE CORE: Biology (Opens in new window) JoVE Core series contains 300 concise and easy-to-understand animated video lessons that explain key concepts in biology, plus more than 150 scientist-in-action videos that show actual research experiments conducted in today’s laboratories. Available in 5 languages: English, Chinese, German, Spanish, and Italian.
- JoVE Lab Manual: Biology (Opens in new window) Common biology labs with concept videos, student protocols, and instructor prep sections.