PubMed Central
PubMed Central (PMC) is a free digital repository of biomedical and life sciences journal literature maintained by the National Library of Medicine (NLM), a division of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the United States. It was launched in 2000 and provides access to a vast collection of full-text articles from a wide range of biomedical and life science journals.
PMC includes articles from a variety of sources, including open access journals, journals that deposit their content in PMC through partnerships with publishers, and journals that are required by funding agencies to make their research publicly available. As of 2021, PMC contains over 7 million articles, with new content added regularly.
PMC focuses on biomedical and life sciences research, making it a valuable resource for researchers, healthcare professionals, and others interested in these fields. PMC offers a range of search capabilities, allowing users to search by author, keyword, journal, and other criteria.
PMC also offers a variety of additional features, such as the ability to create alerts for new articles or save searches for future reference. Additionally, PMC provides tools for data analysis, including the ability to download articles in XML format for use with data analysis software.
Pros:
- Specializes in biomedical and life sciences research.
- Includes full-text content from various biomedical journals.
Cons:
- Coverage is primarily focused on the biomedical field.
- Some articles may have access restrictions or require subscriptions.
- Limited advanced search features compared to other databases.
Website: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/
