Life Sciences
Discover a selection of relevant sources, specialist literature and useful links in the field of life sciences.
SciFindern
SciFindern provides comprehensive information on compounds and reactions based on the Chemical Abstracts databases. SciFinder-n is an easy-to-use, browser-based user interface for MEDLINE and the following Chemical Abstracts databases: CAplus (literature 1907 - ), CAS Registry (compounds 1907 - ), CASREACT (reactions 1974 - ), CHEMCATS (chemical catalogs), CHEMLIST (legal guidelines for compounds). Prerequisite: One-time registration (SSO) required. Access within the FHNW network or from outside via VPN.
SNV-Connect
Successor solution to the e-NORM standards database. In addition to references, it also contains the full texts of approx. 50,000 standards from SWISSMEM, Electrosuisse, INB Interdisciplinary Standards Division (SNV), SIA and all ISO standards. These standards can be saved as PDF files and printed out. The database is accessible to FHNW members via SWITCH edu-ID.
All licensed subject databases can be found in the database list.
Collections HLS
In swisscovery you will find specific textbook collections for the FHNW School of Life Sciences as well as literature on academic writing.
Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry
Ullmann’s is the benchmark reference in chemistry and chemical and life science engineering, covering inorganic and organic chemicals, advanced materials, pharmaceuticals, polymers, biotechnology, food chemistry, and much more. The encyclopaedia is available within the FHNW network and is constantly being expanded.