African Journal of Biotechnology Vol. 4 (8), pp. 758-762, August 2005          
ISSN 1684–5315 © 2005 Academic Journals

Commentary

Searching the online biomedical literature from developing countries

Nyerhovwo J. Tonukari

Department of Biochemistry, Delta State University, P.M.B. 1, Abraka, Nigeria. E-mail: tonukari@deltastate.net.

Accepted 21 July, 2005

This commentary highlights popular research literature databases and the use of the internet to obtain valuable research information. These literature retrieval methods include the use of the popular PubMed as well as internet search engines. Specific websites catering to developing countries’ information and journals’ websites are also highlighted.

Key words: Research information, retrieval methods, internet, search engines, PubMed.