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PubMed Tips and Tricks

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This is a collection for PubMed tips and tricks, including resources about MeSH.

Databases, Resources and APIs. NN/LM Greater Midwest Region Home Page. MeshingAround: PPT that explains MeSH really well. PubMed Quick Guide - Bioscience Library - UC Berkeley. Use this URL to access the UC-customized version of PubMed, with links to the full text of articles: Description: PubMed is the primary database for researchers in the fields of biochemistry, molecular biology, and related life sciences. It comprises over 20 million references to articles published in more than 5,200 current biomedical journals from the United States and over 80 foreign countries.

It was developed by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) at the National Library of Medicine (NLM). PubMed Coverage: MEDLINE (1966-present) In-process records (new citations not yet fully indexed) Additional non-MEDLINE citations For more information: What's the difference between MEDLINE and PubMed? Basic Search Techniques Keyword Search Enter one or more subject terms (e.g. molecular motors) in the search box and click Search. Automatic term mapping matches your search terms with MeSH terms (Medical Subject Headings) to improve search results.

RSS Feeds. Branching Out: The MeSH Vocabulary. Use MeSH to Build a Better PubMed Query. PubMed Online Training. PubMed. MeSH Worksheet. Accessing MeSH Handout. Linking an NCBI Account to the Library.