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Peer reviewedBioScience, 1985
Discusses data acquisition systems for biologists, considering: (1) input; (2) output; (3) controllers; (4) software for data acquisition; and (5) programing languages. Also discusses several biochemical databases, including those storing data on protein sequences and on chemical structures in two-dimensional form (together with biological testing…
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Biology, Computer Software, Data Collection
Peer reviewedLu, Cary – BioScience, 1985
Discusses what to look for when considering the purchase of a microcomputer. Also discusses the basic features of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software. (JN)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Computer Software, Databases
Peer reviewedZander, Richard H. – BioScience, 1987
Describes TAXACOM, an online service of the Clinton Herbarium of the Buffalo Museum of Science in New York. Discusses "Flora Online" which is the first electronic serial to receive a number from the Library of Congress and a Latin translation service for biologists needing help composing Latin descriptions of new taxa. (TW)
Descriptors: Botany, Classification, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software
