PubChase is a science literature search and recommendation tool, available online and through your mobile devices. PubChase uses the PubMed database to allow you to easily search and browse through paper abstracts and to bookmark them to a personal PubChase library. Unlike other scientific search engines, PubChase generates recommendations based on the articles in your library, adapting rapidly to your changing interests.

You can access PubChase, as well as other mobile resources, by visiting the MSK Library’s Mobile Resources LibGuide.

A few days ago, Google X unveiled its latest – a contact lens with a built-in glucose sensor. The lens is being developed specifically to help track blood glucose levels for diabetics. Google is hoping that the lenses will present a less painful and invasive alternative to the typical method of pricking a finger and testing blood droplets multiple times a day.

The prototype contacts are outfitted with tiny wireless chips and glucose sensors sandwiched between two lenses. They are able to measure blood sugar levels once per second, and Google is working on putting LED lights inside the lenses that would flash when the levels are too low or high.

See Google’s blog post for more information.

Planning, shopping and cooking are just a few of the many activities associated with the holiday season.  Here are some top picks of apps that may help you breeze through it all (or at least keep you on point!):

• Thanksgiving Menu Maker (iOS 4.3 or later)
  Recipes, shopping lists, timelines, how-to videos, turkey tips, wine pairing ideas
• Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (Android and iOS 6.0 or later)
  Parade news, event lineup, real-time Santa tracker, directions to public restrooms
• Black Friday (iOS 5.0 or later)
  Sales ads to browse and search, real-time updates, shopping lists, price comparison tool
• Shopular (Android and iOS 6.0 or later)
  Daily coupon alerts; Finds your location using cell towers and your device’s Wi-Fi
• iFly Airport Guide (Android and iOS 4.3 or later)
  GPS terminal maps, flight tracking (in Pro version $4.99), airline information, travel tips

Have a safe, healthy and enjoyable holiday season!