Subject information
Biochemistry/ Biotechnology
Overview
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Library Holdings and Acquisitions
The University and State Library has extensive holdings of print titles reflecting the historical development of the subject since the 19th century. The current collection foci are aligned with the prevailing profile of university teaching and research (see above). Most of the newer media are made available electronically.
Finding and Using
Printed works relating to the Subject of Biochemistry/Biotechnology
are primarily located in the Branch Library Heide-Süd (Ha 4). Older holdings are shelved in stacks and therefore only accessible for use in the reading room. The holdings as well as their locations can be researched via the ULB catalogues.
Current literature is largely obtained electronically (e-books, e-journals, databases) and thus is accessible within the university wifi or via VPN. Here, too, the ULB catalogues provide an entry point for research and access.
Consultation and Training Services
Training courses on library use as well as research for literature and databases and literature management systems are held on a regular basis. In addition, the library offers advisory services on open science and research data management.
Collection of Subject-Relevant Links
Electronically available journals of the specific subject are indexed in the Electronic Journals Library (EZB).
For researching subject-specific literature you can use various databases, which can be found by researching the Database Information System (DBIS) of the ULB.
DBIS Biochemistry
DBIS Biotechnology
Open Access in Biology
Open Access in Chemistry
Research Data in Biology
Biodiversity Research Information Service
NFDI4Microbiota – National Research Data Infrastructure for Microbiota Research
NFDI4BioImage – National Research Data Infrastructure for Microscopy and Image Analysis
NFDI4BioDiversität – Biodiversity, Ecology and Environmental Data
DataPLANT – Data in Basic Plant Research
NFDI4Cat – NFDI for Sciences related to Catalysis
Please remember to activate the VPN connection when researching outside of reach of the university wifi.
History and Profiling of the Subject
In 1968, the first students enrolled in the degree programme of biochemistry. Comparatively, this marks only a short period of time in the extensive history of the MLU. Nevertheless, this programme was one of the first independent courses of study in this subject in Germany. The subject-related research and teaching built on the already existing fields of physiological chemistry and physiology. These, in turn, date back at the MLU to the beginning of the 20th century.
The Institute of Biochemistry and Biotechnology is currently represented by nine professorships: general and technical biochemistry, natural produce, plant, protein and theoretical agent biochemistry, enzymology, and microbial and physical biotechnology.
There is both an undergraduate and graduate degree programme in the subject of biochemistry. Related degree programmes are Bioinformatics (Graduate) and Pharmaceutical and Industrial Biotechnology (Graduate). There are overlaps with the subjects of biology, chemistry, pharmacy and medicine.
