General Biology Sites:
BioServe
Space Technologies
BioServe Space Technologies is a non-profit, NASA-sponsored
Research Partnership Center (RPC) located at the University
of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado. Their mission is to develop
new or improved products through space life science research
in partnership with industry, academia and government.
The Biology Project
This site contains several interactive tutorials on such topics
as biochemistry, cell biology, developmental biology, Mendelian
genetics, molecular biology and immunology.
BioZone
Provides links to biology related sites. Topics covered include
animal behaviour, biology, biodiversity, cell biology, conservation,
evolution, ecology, genetics and resource management.
Classification
of Living Things
An introduction to the principles of taxonomy with a focus
on human classification categories. Interactive tutorials
covering principles of classification, kingdom to subphylum,
etc. Interactive quizzes follow each tutorial. Also provides
a table of the kingdoms, links to related sites and a glossary
of terms. Includes photos and sounds for correct pronunciation.
Integrated Taxonomic Information
System
Searchable database containing authoritative taxonomic information
on plants, animals, fungi and microbes of North America and
the world.
Tree of Life
Web Project
Provides information about the evolutionary history and characteristics
of groups of organisms. Provides taxon-specific information.
Biochemistry Sites:
BioChemWeb.org
This site is provided as a service to scientists, educators, students and others simply interested in the subject. While many of the resources listed on these pages are designed for scientific professionals, those that require little or no background are labeled as Beginner's Level.
BioTech
Provides basic information about biology and chemistry. Site
includes an illustrated dictionary, chemical acronyms database,
introduction to glycolysis, and an introduction to bioinformatics.
BRENDA
The comprehensive Enzyme Information System
Main collection of enzyme functional data available freely
to academic users.
Biodiversity Sites:
NatureServe
Describes the distribution and conservation status of plants
and animals in the US and Canada.
Botany Sites:
Garden Web
Glossary of Botanical Terms
Botanical glossary with over 4,400 terms relating to botany,
gardening, horticulture and landscape architecture.
Cell Biology Sites:
Cells Alive!
Provides basic information about cell biology, immunology,
microbiology, microscopy and cell models. Beautiful photos,
diagrams and animations. Interactive tutorials and quizzes
also available.
Cell Biology Glossary
Glossary of Cell Biology terms hosted by the University of California Museum of Paleontology.
Ecology Sites:
Ecology WWW page
Provides links to ecology related Sites aimed at students,
teachers and researchers. Updated regularly.
Fire Ecology Database
Provides access to a broad range of fire-related information
such as control of wildfires and prescribed burning. Currently
contains 10,800 citations, many with abstracts. Covers books,
journal articles, conferences and government documents. Also
provides access to a fire ecology thesaurus.
Evolution Sites:
Evolution
Wing
Interactive exhibits trace evolutionary thought over time
with emphasis on the contributions of the key scientists.
Genetics Sites:
DNA from the Beginning
Interactive tutorials covering the history of DNA discoveries,
heredity and various aspects of genes. Audio and video clips
plus problems and quizzes.
Genetic
and Rare Diseases Information Center Provides information
on the Human Genome Project; Ethical, Legal and Social Implications
(ELSI) of the project, links to genetic and genomic resources
plus a glossary of genetic terms.
Genetics Education Center
Site geared towards educators and students. Provides links
to information on such topics as the human genome project,
education resources, lesson plans, careers and glossaries.
Genome
Glossary
glossary of genetic terms from the Human Genome Program.
Human
Genome Project Information
Electronic version of "Genomics and its Impact on Medicine
and Society : A 2001 Primer".
Information
for Genetic Professionals
Site geared towards genetic counselors, clinical geneticists
and medical geneticists. Provides links to clinical, research
and educational resources.
NCBI Genetics Review
National Library of Medicine site covering basic genetics
concepts and information. Provides links to related sites.
Virtual Library on Genetics
Extensive collection of links on chromosomes, organisms, countries
and other topics.
Microbiology Sites:
Basic
Primer of Infectious Disease
Interactive tutorials covering bacteria and infections. Provides
links to related information.
Cytokines
Online Pathfinder Encyclopaedia
Site provides access to many mini-dictionaries covering such
topics as Apoptosis, Chemokines, Cells, Hematology, Metalloproteinase
and Virulence Factors. Also provides links to cytokine research
topics and sites.
Microbes.info
A microbiology
information portal. Provides links to microbiology related
web sites. Topics covered include General Microbiology; Food,
Industrial and Environmental Microbiology; Medical and Veterinary
Microbiology; and news and events. Very broad coverage.
All the Virology on the
WWW
Extensive links to other virology related sites on the Internet.
Aimed at professionals and the general public. Topics include
emerging viruses, plant viruses, graduate programs, on-line
virology courses and tutorials, AIDS and HIV, and dictionaries.
Prairie Sites:
Northern Prairie Wildlife
Research Centre
Saskatchewan Watershed Authority
Information about wetlands, native prairie and streambanks.
Links to publications, many of which are available online.
Focus on stewardship.
Zoology Sites:
The Cephalopod
Page
Informative site about squids, octopus and cuttlefish. Includes
pictures and other relevant info about the various species.
The Endangered Species
Program
Current articles and information on endangered species from
the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
