PubMed Central (PMC) is a free, full-text archive of biomedical and life sciences journal literature maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). It provides researchers, healthcare professionals, and the public with access to a vast collection of peer-reviewed scientific studies, clinical trials, and medical research articles. PMC ensures long-term preservation of scholarly publications and facilitates open access to cutting-edge research in fields such as medicine, biology, genetics, and public health.
As a trusted resource, PMC integrates with PubMed, offering seamless navigation between article abstracts and their full-text versions when available. It supports open-access publishing by hosting government-funded research and articles from various scientific journals. With a continuously growing database, PMC plays a crucial role in promoting transparency and accessibility in biomedical research, helping users stay informed about the latest advancements in healthcare, disease prevention, and medical innovation.