Technical information
Biochemistry/Biotechnology
The ULB holds an extensive collection of printed titles, which reflects the historical development of the subject since the 19th century. The collection is currently geared towards the key areas of teaching and research. Most newer media are made available electronically.
Contact person
This link takes you to a list of all the subjects that person supervises.
You can find the contact details of the relevant contact person here.
Library Collection & Acquisitions
The University and State Library holds an extensive collection of printed titles, which reflects the historical development of the subject since the 19th century. The collection is currently organised around the key areas of teaching and research (see above). Most recent publications are made available electronically.
Research
Printed works in the field of biochemistry and biotechnology are mainly held in the Heide-Süd Branch Library (Ha 4). Older collections are held in storage and are available for use in the reading room. The ULB’s catalogues can be used to search for the collections and their locations.
Much of the current literature is available in electronic form (e-books, e-journals, databases) and can be accessed within the university network – via VPN accessible even from outside the university. Here, too, the ULB’s catalogues provide a starting point for research and access.
Training courses
Training sessions are held regularly on how to use the library, on literature and database research, and on reference management software. In addition, advisory services are available on open science and research data management.
Collection of subject-related links
You can find the electronically available journals in this subject area in the Electronic Journals Library (EZB).
Various specialist databases are available for your research; you can find these in the ULB’s Database Information System (DBIS).
Open Access in Biology
Open Access in Chemistry
Research data in biology
Specialist Information Service on Biodiversity Research
NFDI4Microbiota – National Research Data Infrastructure for Microbiota Research
NFDI4BioImage – National Research Data Infrastructure for Microscopy and Image Analysis
NFDI4Biodiversity – Biodiversity, ecology and environmental data
DataPLANT – Data in basic plant research
NFDI4Cat – NFDI for sciences relating to catalysis
Please remember that when carrying out research from outside the university network, you must VPN- Activate the connection.
History and Profile of the Subject
In 1968, the first students were enrolled on the biochemistry degree programme. In the long history of MLU, this represents only a brief period. Nevertheless, it was one of the first independent degree programmes in this subject in Germany. Research and teaching in the subject built on the existing fields of physiological chemistry and physiology. These, in turn, date back to the early 20th century at MLU.
The Institute of Biochemistry and Biotechnology is currently represented by nine chairs: general and technical biochemistry, natural products, plant, protein and theoretical drug biochemistry, enzymology, and microbial and physical biotechnology.
There are both Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes in biochemistry. Related degree programmes include Bioinformatics (Master’s) and Pharmaceutical and Industrial Biotechnology (Master’s). There is some overlap with the disciplines of biology, chemistry, pharmacy and medicine.