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Contains sequence and map data from the whole genomes of over 1000 organisms. The genomes represent both completely sequenced organisms and those for which sequencing is in progress. All three main domains of life (bacteria, archaea, and eukaryota) are represented, as well as many viruses, phages, viroids, plasmids, and organelles.
Covers worldwide literature on physical and human geography, geology, ecology and related disciplines. Contains references to over 1.1 million journal articles, books, conference proceedings, reports, etc. from over 2,065 journals and other sources. Includes abstracts.Subject areas covered include: cartography, climatology, energy, environment, geochemistry, geomorphology, geophysics, hydrology, meteorology, paleontology, petrology, photogrammetry, sedimentology, and volcanology.
An evidence-based clinical decision support tool focused on infectious diseases, microbiology, and epidemiology. It provides diagnostic support, treatment guidance, and epidemiological tracking for over 370 infectious diseases across 230+ countries and territories. Tracked outbreaks since 1348, features 28K+ outbreaks, 39K+ graphs, 100K+ surveys and tools for 2K+ pathogens, 360+ diseases, and 30K+ drug/vaccine names. Updated daily by expert scientists.
