Research Guides: BIOL 2420 Microbiology for Non-Science Majors (SE): Websites

The websites listed below are not TCC resources, but they are credible sources of information for microbiology. When you are using non-library resources, make sure you evaluate them thoroughly for quality.

Bad Bug Book: Foodborne Pathogenic Microorganisms and Natural Toxins Handbook (FDA)
Current information about the major known agents that cause foodborne illness.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
CDC is the nation's leading science-based, data-driven, service organization that protects the public's health.
Emerging Infectious Diseases Online Journal (CDC)
An open access (free) journal published by the CDC.
Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (NIH)
Access to current, reliable, and easy to understand information about rare or genetic diseases
MedlinePlus
MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health's website for patients and their families and friends. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, it brings you information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand.
National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID)
NFID is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public and healthcare professionals about the causes, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases across the lifespan.
PMC
PubMed Central (PMC) is a free full-text archive of biomedical and life sciences journal literature.
Prion Diseases (CDC)
A list of identified prion diseases and other resources.
Science.gov
Science.gov searches over 60 databases and over 2200 selected websites from 15 federal agencies, offering 200 million pages of authoritative U.S. government science information including research and development results.
What You Need to Know about Foodborne Illnesses
A chart of foodborne disease-causing organisms that frequently cause illness in the United States.

How to Search for Science Information on the Web

Finding science information through a Google search can be tricky and time consuming. Many websites are low-quality, full of ads, and/or plagiarize information from elsewhere. Some websites contain false information or try to sell you products you do not need. One of the best and easiest ways to find high-quality information for your class assignments is to stick with using websites from federal science agencies or colleges and universities. These sites are written by experts and contain verified information. Add the command site:gov or site:edu to your Google search to narrow your search results down to just these websites.

For example:

measles site:gov will find information about measles on government websites
measles site:edu will find information on academic institution websites