How to get mail notifications from pubmed for particular protein

PubMed is a fantastic resource for staying up-to-date with the latest research on a particular protein. Here are a few ways to get mail notifications from PubMed for a specific protein:

Method 1: PubMed's "My NCBI" feature

1. Go to PubMed (www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/) and sign in with your NCBI account (free registration required).
2. Click on the "My NCBI" tab at the top right corner of the page.
3. Click on "Create a new alert" under the "Alerts" section.
4. Select "PubMed" as the database and choose "Article" as the alert type.
5. Enter your protein's name (e.g., "BRCA1") in the "Search term" field.
6. Choose the "Email" option as the notification method.
7. Set the frequency of notifications (e.g., daily, weekly, or monthly).
8. Click "Create Alert" to save your settings.

Method 2: PubMed's "RSS Feeds"

1. Go to PubMed (www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/) and search for your protein's name (e.g., "BRCA1").
2. Click on the "RSS Feeds" link at the bottom of the search results page.
3. Select the "RSS Feed" format (e.g., Atom or RSS 2.0).
4. Copy the RSS feed URL.
5. Use an RSS reader (e.g., Feedly, Inoreader, or NewsBlur) to subscribe to the feed.
6. Set up notifications for new articles in your RSS reader.

Method 3: Third-party services

1. PubPeer: A platform that allows you to track articles related to a specific protein or keyword. Create an account, search for your protein, and set up email notifications.
2. ScienceAlerts: A service that provides customizable email alerts for scientific articles, including PubMed articles. Create an account, search for your protein, and set up notifications.
3. Google Scholar Alerts: While not specifically designed for PubMed, Google Scholar Alerts can be used to track articles related to a specific protein or keyword. Create an account, search for your protein, and set up email notifications.

Remember to adjust the search terms and notification settings according to your preferences. Happy tracking!