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General
BiologyBrowser - A free and searchable web site produced by BIOSIS offering resources for the life sciences information community. Includes annotated links to news and life science websites, a nomenclatural glossary for zoology, a zoological thesaurus, a forum for biologists and scientists to discuss findings, and more.
Bioresearch - A free catalog of Internet resources hand-selected and evaluated by subject specialists, covering the biological and biomedical sciences (biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, virology, biotechnology etc.).
Index to Organism Names - Will ultimately contain all the organism names related data found within the Thomson Reuters life science literature databases. Currently animal names are included from Zoological Record. Viruses, bacteria and plant names will be added soon from BIOSIS Previews and Biological Abstracts.
National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) – NCBI’s mission is to “develop new information technologies to aid in the understanding of fundamental molecular and genetic processes that control health and disease.” Hot Spots offers users several resources about studying and mapping genes and About NCBI includes a primer covering bioinformatics, molecular modeling, phylogenetics, and other fields. There are also lists of tutorials and courses, glossaries, tools for data mining, and links to Web sites and databases with relevant materials.
National Biological Information Infrastructure - This website is maintained by the Center for Biological Informatics of the USGS and includes an image library, teacher resources, and materials on specific regions and on topics such as biodiversity, invasive species, coral reefs, and wildlife diseases.
SciCentral Biological Sciences - From Agriculture & Sustainable Development to Zoology, get lots of links to Biology sites.
USGS Biology Research – This site, from the USGS, includes information that supports multiple areas of research, including threatened and endangered species, and genetics and genomics.
Botany
Digital Flora of Texas Project – Although this project has been dormant since 2002 due to lack of funding, this site has a great deal of useful information, including a collection of vascular plant images (searchable and arranged by family), an extensive bibliography, and checklists of Texas vascular plants.
Noble Foundation Plant Image Gallery – A searchable collection of images, which currently includes over 600 species of vascular plants, focusing on those found near Ardmore, Oklahoma (halfway between Dallas, Texas and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma). Browse by common, family, and scientific names. Information may include species and family names, longevity, season, origin, height, the flowering period, and a brief description.
Plants National Database - From USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, this site provides standardized plant names, symbols and other information. Search the database, or access the photo gallery, sample plant guides, and more.
Smithsonian - Department of Botany - From the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, access botany images, publications and research. Of special interest is the Photographs and Botanical Illustrations section, which includes over 15,000 images of plant species and plant habitats. This catalog is intended for public as well as professional use.
Biological Chemistry
UCMP Glossary of Natural History Terms: Biochemical Terms - This brief glossary from the University of California Museum of Paleontology covers alginate to sugar.
Ecology
Glossary of Marine Biology - Adapted from Marine Biology: Function, Biodiversity, Ecology by Jeffrey Levinton. Click on letters a-z to get definitions from Abyssal plain to Zooxanthellae.
National Center for Environmental Assessment - From the EPA, this site provides guidance and risk assessments aimed at protecting human health and the environment.
UCMP Glossary of Natural History Terms: Ecology - Basic ecology terms from the University of California Museum of Paleontology.
Charles Darwin - Get the full text of Darwin's The Voyage of the Beagle, The Origin of Species (two editions – unknown and 6th), and The Descent of Man.
Genome Glossary - Part of the Human Genome Management Information System's Primer on Molecular Genetics, this site defines genetic terms, from Adenine to Yeast artificial chromosome.
Human Genome Project Information - Information about the Human Genome Project as well as the current and future benefits of the project.
Links to the Genetic World - Part of the Human Genome Project, this site includes many links to genetic materials on the Internet in categories such as Ethical, Legal, Social Issues, Gene Therapy, and Sequencing.
Primer on Molecular Genetics - From the Human Genome Management Information System at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, this primer covers basic genomics, the Human Genome Project, ELSI (ethical, legal, and social issues), the application of genetic research in medicine, the anticipated benefits of genetic research, future scientific challenges, and more.
To Know Ourselves - This well done site was prepared as an overview of the Human Genome Project. It introduces the human genome, defines genetic terms, and includes graphics and a discussion of the ethical, legal and social implications of using genetic information.
Virtual Library on Genetics - From Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and part of the WWW Virtual Library, this award winning site covers genetic information of many organisms, including cattle, humans, sheep, plant and more.
Histology
The JayDoc HistoWeb - From the University of Kansas Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, see slides of Cell Structure, Respiratory, Histopathology, Blood and much more.
Pathmax - Has thousands of links across all surgical and clinical pathology areas in a well-organized frames-version site.
Human Anatomy & Physiology
Get Body Smart – Uses interactive Flash animations to teach users about the human body. Includes visual quizzes, tutorials, reviews, and the ability, in many cases, to print the illustrations with or without labels (a great way to create study materials).
A Guided Tour of the Visible Human - The Visible Human Project has generated over 18000 digitized sections of the human body. This introduction and tour uses images and animals from the project to teach key concepts in human anatomy.
Internet Public Library - Anatomy & Physiology - An excellent annotated links page from the Internet Public Library.
NHC Anatomy & Physiology - Anatomy and physiology links from North Harris County College.
The Visible Human Project – From the United States National Library of Medicine, this site provides information about the Visible Human Project, as well as links to applications for viewing images resulting from the project.
Microbiology
Bad Bug Book - The Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) has prepared this handbook on foodborne pathogenic microorganisms (bacteria, viruses and parasites) and natural toxins. Get basic facts and links to articles and related sites.
The Digital Learning Center for Microbial Ecology (DLC-ME) - A science education project under development at Michigan State University, this site emphasizes communities of microorganisms responsible for processes that are helpful to or sometimes essential for the health and survival of humans on Earth. Check out microbial specimens in the Microbe Zoo, get current news in Microbes in the News, or access other microbiology resources in Microbial Ecology Resources.
EPA Microbiology Home Page - From the EPA, get online publications, images, and more.
Parasitology
Atlas of Medical Parasitology - Parasites by part of the body they live in. Each parasite listed includes order, genus, and species. Click on the name of the parasite to images and information, such as clinical manifestations and descriptions.
DPDx - From the Division of Parasitic Diseases at the National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. This excellent resource gives concise reviews of parasites and parasitic diseases, and includes an image library, and a review of recommended diagnostic procedures.
Parasitic Diseases - From the Karolinska Institute Library, Sweden, a nearly comprehensive set of parasite related links.
VEIN Links: Parasitology – An annotated list of links maintained with the assistance of Associate Professor Nick Sangster and Dr Henry Collins of the University of Sydney, Faculty of Veterinary Science.
Zoology
Digital Dragonflies - This site, a project of the entomology program based at the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station in Stephenville, has excellent images of dragonflies. Currently most specimens are from Erath county, but will expand slowly to include species from most of north-central Texas.
The Electronic Zoo - This award winning site has links to numerous animal related resources. Get links by type of animal, or look through electronic publications, mailing lists, newsgroups, telnet sites, and more.
Introduction to the Vertebrates - This site, based at UC Museum of Paleontology at Berkeley, gives excellent summary information to vertebrates. It includes a general introduction, fossil records, life history & ecology, systematics, more on morphology, and link to the UC Museum of Paleontology Vertebrate Flight Exhibit.
Mammal Species of the World - From the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, search this database by scientific name, common name, and more.
Tree of Life Web Project – Each page contains information about a particular group of organisms. The structure of the Tree of Life Project illustrates the genetic connections between all living things.
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