Links

Useful biochemistry sites

PubMed: For finding papers or exploring genomes

Protein Data Bank: For finding protein structures

PyMOL: For viewing protein structures

ExPASy: For finding out more information about a protein or DNA sequence

For a bit more background on nanoscience

The NSF Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology Blog & Podcast: Fun and informative information on sustainable, beneficial nanotech

Nanotechnology 101: The National Nanotechnology Initiative introduction to nanotechnology

Discover Nano: Northwestern University’s intro to nanoscience

NanoComposix: A valuable resource for nanomaterials.

Info on chemistry graduate school, other advice, and a bit of fun

Advice for working as an undergraduate in a research lab

ACS planning for graduate school

Ten simple rules to doing your best research, giving a poster presentation, and oral presentations.

And, G.M. Whitesides' time tested advice for writing a scientific research paper that can also be useful in reading papers (read it, or see his video)

On the importance of "grit" to success and the importance of stupidity in research

Admitting, properly responding to and thinking about the importance of mistakes