Biology Browser
http://www.biologybrowser.org
Produced by BIOSIS, this is a free web site offering resources for the life sciences information community including: BIOSIS resources- such as the Nomenclature Glossary for Zoology, the Zoological Record Thesaurus, the Index to Organism Names, Guide to the Animal Kingdom for Students and Educators, and more- plus a forum for biologists and scientists, and links to current science news stories and relevant web sites.

National Reference Center for Bioethics Literature (Kennedy Institute of Ethics, Georgetown University)
http://bioethics.georgetown.edu/nrc/
Bibliographic database that contain citation information for "journal articles, book chapters, bills, laws, court decisions, reports, books, audiovisuals, and news articles relating to bioethics, professional ethics, and ethics and public policy issues in genetics." This site also has readymade bibliographies. You can use the Ely Library Catalog (books) or the Full Text Periodical Directory (journals/magazines/newspapers) to see if the items are available here.

arXiv.org (Cornell University Library)
http://www.arxiv.org/
Hosted by the Cornell University Library, this archive provides searchable access to 359,541 research papers in physics, mathematics, computer science, and quantitative biology.

eNature (National Wildlife Federation)
http://www.enature.com/home/
This site has 5,500 field guides for birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, seashells, seahorse creatures, spiders, insects, butterflies, wildflowers, and trees. Some of the categories in the field guides are family, description, endangered status, similar, species, breeding, habitat, range, discussion, and tracks (mammals).

National Biological Information Infrastructure
http://www.nbii.gov/
From the U.S. Geologic Survey, a website dedicated to the access of biological information on the web. The site has gathered together links to web content, categorizing them by biological discipline, geographic region, and by current issues. The site also offers links to teacher resources, a thesaurus for biological terms, and links to data and bioinformatics sites.

Complete Works of Charles Darwin Online & Darwin Correspondence Project (University of Cambridge)
http://darwin-online.org.uk/ & http://www.darwinproject.ac.uk/
Complete Works of Charles Darwin Online "is the largest collection of writings by and about Darwin ever published. It contains Darwin's complete publications, many handwritten manuscripts and the largest Darwin bibliography and manuscript catalogue. There are also over 200 supplementary texts, from reference works, reviews, obituaries, biographies and more." The Darwin Correspondence Project "is an Online Database with the complete, searchable, texts of around 5,000 letters written by and to Charles Darwin up to the year 1865. This includes all the surviving letters from the Beagle voyage - online for the first time - and all the letters from the years around the publication of Origin of species in 1859."

CalPhotos (Biodiversity Sciences Technology, University of California, Berkeley)
http://calphotos.berkeley.edu/browse_imgs/
CalPhotos is a collection of more than 100,000 digital images of fungi, plants, and animals. Photos can be browsed by common name or scientific name.

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NatureServe Explorer: An Online Encyclopedia of Life
http://www.natureserve.org/explorer/index.htm
The encyclopedia is searchable by scientific or common name and is a comprehensive collection of encyclopedic entries on most animal and plant species, with entries for ecological communities and systems as well. Entries contain sections for conservation status, distribution, complete taxonomical classification, and images.

Visionary
http://www.liden.cc/Visionary/
"A dictionary for the study of vision:" an alphabetical listing of terms used in the study of vision, including definitions, relevant charts, graphs, illustrations and tables. The subfields covered include visual neuroscience, visual psychophysics, and machine vision.

Kimball's Biology Pages
http://biology-pages.info/
The pages are an online biology encyclopedia consisting of alphabetized lists of biological terms (the index/glossary) with links to discussions of a wide range of biological topics (many illustrated).

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BioSciEdNet (National Science Digital Library)
http://www.biosciednet.org/portal/
"The BEN Portal provides access to education resources from BEN Collaborators and is managed by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Over 4,701 reviewed resources covering 77 biological sciences topics are available."

The Biology Project
http://www.biology.arizona.edu
"The Biology Project, an interactive online resource for learning biology developed at The University of Arizona [. . .]. It has been designed for biology students at the college level, but is useful for high school students, medical students, physicians, science writers, and all types of interested people."

BioEd Online: Biology Teacher Resources (Baylor College of Medicine)
http://www.bioedonline.org/
An online educational resource for educators, students, and parents. BioEd Online utilizes state-of-the-art technology to provide instant access to reliable, cutting-edge information and educational tools for biology and related subjects. Our goal is to provide useful, accurate, and current information and materials that build upon and enhance the skills and knowledge of science educators.

The Biology Corner
http://www.biologycorner.com/
Sample lesson plans, classroom activities, labs, worksheets, and webquests (assignments for the web) are included for teaching biology at the secondary school level.

Understanding Evolution: An Evolution Website for Teachers
http://evolution.berkeley.edu/
A resource page for secondary school teachers who are teaching evolution, this site includes lesson plans, strategies for dealing with opposition and external elements, links to informative resources on evolution to which you may refer, and background and fundamental knowledge of evolutionary concepts.

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American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
http://www.aaas.org/news/
You can find the latest AAAS news on this site. Also see the links in the side toolbar for other news sources.

National Academy of Sciences
http://www.nas.edu/
"The National Academies perform an unparalleled public service by bringing together committees of experts in all areas of scientific and technological endeavor. These experts serve pro bono to address critical national issues and give advice to the federal government and the public."

Nature Science Update
http://www.nature.com/news/index.html
The latest research reported by Nature's science writing team.

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Biodiversity Hotspots
http://www.biodiversityhotspots.org/xp/Hotspots
From the nonprofit organization, Conservation International, this website provides information on specific regions where biodiversity is plentiful but also threatened. The site gives the particular species, the overall ecosystem, the influences of humans on the ecosystem, and the conservation actions for each region. The site is rich with content including tables, photos, and bibliographies.

Biodiversity and Biological Collections
http://www.biocollections.org
A gateway to over 100 sites "[d]evoted to information of interest to systematists and other biologists of the organismic kind." Sites are categorized by field of interest, type of database, or institution.

The Tree of Life
http://tolweb.org/tree/phylogeny.html
The Tree of Life has copious information about phylogeny and biodiversity and contains contributions by 266 experts with extensive bibliographies to the published literature.

Biodiversity Heritage Library
http://biodiversitylibrary.org/
"Ten major natural history museum libraries, botanical libraries, and research institutions have joined to form the Biodiversity Heritage Library Project. The group is developing a strategy and operational plan to digitize the published literature of biodiversity held in their respective collections. This literature will be available through a global 'biodiversity commons.'"

Encyclopedia of Life (EOL)
http://www.eol.org/
"An unprecedented global effort . ... by [n]atural history museums, botanical gardens, other research institutions, and dedicated individuals ... to create the most complete biodiversity database on the Web." As of March 2008 there were about 25 exemplar species pages, covering species such as the yellow fever mosquito, peregrine falcon, death cap mushroom, and cacao. Materials include photos, description, and details about ecology and cultural relevance.
 
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Cells Alive!
http://www.cellsalive.com/
Cells Alive! is an award-winning site with heavy emphasis on microbiological and immunological topics.

Stem Cells Web Sites for BIOL 104
http://www.lib.wsc.ma.edu/BIOL104.htm
A collection of websites on stem cell research, with sites discussing the surrounding debate and controversy, and sites providing background information on the research and its regulation.

Cellscience
http://cellscience.com/index.asp
Features directories arranged topically, each section relating to a major disease such as Cancer, Cystic Fibrosis, and Diabetes. The directories list sites for basic information, charitable organizations, world experts, clinics, and more.

PubMed Central
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/
A digital archive of life sciences journal literature managed by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) at the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM), the content on PubMed is free and unrestricted. A search engine is available from the homepage to search text of the articles by keyword.

Free Medical Journals
http://www.freemedicaljournals.com/htm/index.htm
Free access to the full text of more than 1,000 medical journals, including foreign medical journals, is provided on this site. Most of the journals have an embargo period of six months, one year, or two years. The journals are accessible by their title or by medical specialty.

Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) (University of Minnesota)
http://www.cidrap.umn.edu/
The mission of CIDRAP is "[t]o prevent illness and death from infectious diseases through epidemiologic research and the rapid translation of scientific information into real-world practical applications and solutions." This resource has news, overviews, images, resource lists, and other information on influenza, bioterrorism, biosecurity, food safety, and more.

GetBodySmart: An Online Examination of Human Anatomy and Physiology
http://www.getbodysmart.com/
Visually learn about the human body using interactive "Flash" animations in this fully animated and interactive eBook about human anatomy and physiology. Contains free tutorials and quizzes that help explain the body's complex physiological interactions and illustrate its important anatomical landmarks.

All the Virology on the WWW
http://www.virology.net/
"...seeks to be the best single site for Virology information on the Internet. We have collected all the virology related Web sites that might be of interest to our fellow virologists, and others interested in learning more about viruses. Additionally, we have created an index to virus pictures on the web, The Big Picture Book of Viruses, which also functions as a resource for viral taxonomy. A collection of some of the best Online Virology and Microbiology Course Notes available can also be found here."

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Genetically Modified Organisms - Web Sites for BIOL 128
http://www.lib.wsc.ma.edu/BIOL128.htm
This page was created specifically for Donald "Buzz" Hoagland's course, Spring Semester, 2004. It is in no way extensive and should serve only as a starting point for Internet searches.

National Human Genome Research Institute
http://www.genome.gov/
This site provides information on The Human Genome Project, including the ethical, legal, and social implications of genetic research, submitting a grant application, links to various genetic databases, and a glossary of genetics terms.

Genome Programs of the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science
http://genomics.energy.gov/
This site has information on the Human Genome Project, Microbial Genome Project, a media collection and resources for teachers.

Genomics and Its Impact on Science and Society: The Human Genome Project and Beyond (U.S. Department of Energy Human Genome Program)
http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/publicat/primer2001/index.shtml
This primer updates the 1992 Primer on Molecular Genetics and the booklet To Know Ourselves. This edition covers basic science, the Human Genome Project, what we know so far, societal concerns, medicine, benefits and more. This primer is available in HTML, PDF, and PowerPoint formats.

Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=OMIM
This database is a catalog of human genes and genetic disorders authored and edited by Dr. Victor A. McKusick and his colleagues at Johns Hopkins and elsewhere, and developed for the World Wide Web by NCBI, the National Center for Biotechnology Information. The database contains textual information, pictures, and reference information plus copious links to NCBI's Entrez database of MEDLINE articles and sequence information.

Genetic Science Learning Center
http://gslc.genetics.utah.edu/
An informative site on Genetics with excellent examples of interactive learning tools along with a Teachers Resources section with classroom activities and guides.

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MarineBIO.org
http://marinebio.org/
MarineBIO.org has informative sections on sea creatures, aquatic environments, ocean history, marine conservation and more. Categorized links are included to other informational websites.

FishScope
http://depts.washington.edu/fishscop/
This site has time-lapse video and images of the biological development of fish and fish embryo cells with textual explanations of each recorded video and image.

Altered Oceans (Los Angeles Times)
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/oceans/la-oceans-series,0,7842752.special
This is a five part multimedia series covering some of the environmental issues that are impacting oceans. Each series has videos, photos, and graphics, which complement the original newspaper article (published July 30 - August 3, 2006).

Seafood - Web Sites for BIOL 281
http://www.lib.wsc.ma.edu/BIOL281.htm
This web page was created for Biology 281 and is a collection of web sites on seafood and the fishing industry, with sites representing a wide variety of perspectives on the subject (biological, environmental, economic and business-related, governmental and regulatory, etc.)

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Microbes.info
http://www.microbes.info/
A searchable directory of microbiology resources that includes links to sites about specific microbiology disciplines such as environmental, food, industrial, medical, and veterinary. Also includes links to resources on education, employment, organizations, companies, publications, news, events, articles, and FAQs. Microbes.info is managed by its creator and webmaster, Al Chan.

EPA Microbiology (Environmental Protection Agency)
http://www.epa.gov/nerlcwww/index.html
"The purpose of this site is to provide access to microbiology related information that has been developed or managed by the Agency. EPA methods related to bacteria, viruses and protozoans can be found at this site."

Todar's Online Textbook of Bacteriology (Dr. Kenneth Todar, University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Bacteriology)
http://www.textbookofbacteriology.net/
An online textbook created from Dr. Tudor's lectures. The textbook includes sections on general bacteriology, bacterial relationships with animals, principles of bacterial pathogenesis, bacterial pathogens and diseases of humans, emerging pathogens, and important groups of Prokaryotes.

Microbiology and Immunology Online (University of South Carolina, School of Medicine)
http://pathmicro.med.sc.edu/book/welcome.htm
"This internet textbook covers all aspects of microbiology and immunology and is based on our course for second year Medical Students." Sections are arranged thematically, with a search function to aid in finding relevant sections.

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National Center for Biotechnology Information
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
The NCBI hosts a text-based search engine which cross-searches the major websites and web publishers of information in the field of molecular biology, including OMIM and PubMed. This website also offers online tutorials, links to bioinformatics databases, and links to download software tools for sequencing and other data retrieval.

DNA Interactive
http://www.dnai.org/
This web site features an interactive timeline and educational modules that cover genetic code, gene manipulation, genomes, applications of DNA science, and eugenics. Links to news stories about DNA are also provided.

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PLANTS Database (USDA: National Resources Conservation Service)
http://plants.usda.gov/index.html
"The PLANTS Database provides standardized information about the vascular plants, mosses, liverworts, hornworts, and lichens of the U.S. and its territories." Information can be found by searching for plant names, browsing by topic, or selecting from a list of FAQs. The plant profile pages include the group, family, growth habit, and duration of the plant as well as images, distribution by state, related web sites, and more.

Plant Information Online (University of Minnesota)
http://plantinfo.umn.edu/
Use Plant Information Online to discover sources in 1,063 North American nurseries for 107,916 plants, find 378,901 citations to 140,596 plants in science and garden literature, link to selected websites for images and regional information about 14,157 plants, and access information on 2,463 North American seed and nursery firms. Plant Information Online is a free service of the University of Minnesota Libraries.

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NCBI Taxonomy Database
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/Taxonomy/taxonomyhome.html
This database contains the names of all organisms that are represented in the genetic databases with at least one nucleotide or protein sequence. Users can browse the taxonomic structure or retrieve sequence data for a particular group of organisms. Also provides links to research literature on each organism.

Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
http://www.itis.gov/
The Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) is a partnership of U.S., Canadian, and Mexican agencies, other organizations, and taxonomic specialists cooperating on the development of an on-line, scientifically credible, list of biological names focusing on the biota of North America. ITIS is also a participating member of Species 2000, an international project indexing the world's known species.

International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature
http://www.iczn.org/
The ICZN is the organization that regulates the zoological nomenclature for species in all areas of zoology. Contact information is available as well as ordering information for the commission's lists and documentation.

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Smithsonian Zoology
http://www.si.edu/Encyclopedia_SI/Science_and_Technology/Zoology_Science.htm
This list is a collection of links and prepared bibliographies arranged taxonomically by species and genus. Many of the links are to the websites of the National Museum of Natural History and the National Zoo.

Animal Diversity Web (University of Michigan Museum of Zoology)
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/index.html
An online database, Animal Diversity Web has informative web pages covering a wide variety of animal species, accessible by search engine or by browsing categories. Web pages are organized into sections listing habitat, reproduction, food habits, conservation status, with illustrations and classification for each animal species.

Primate Info Net (National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison)
http://pin.primate.wisc.edu/
"Primate Info Net (PIN) is designed to cover the broad field of primatology providing original content and links to resources about nonhuman primates in research, education and conservation."

WildFinder (World Wildlife Fund)
http://www.worldwildlife.org/wildfinder/
This tool lets you search for species in particular place (by city, zip code, or country) or search a species name to see where it lives. The results list the species' scientific name, common name, threat status, distribution map, and a link to images found on Google.

ARKive
http://www.arkive.org/
A collection of audio-visual materials on endangered species worldwide and endangered, protected, and common species in Britain, ARKive provides pictures, movies, and detailed information on species. Information for each species includes a description, range, habitat, biology, threats, conservation, links for further information, and references. There is also a collection of free resources for educators.
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Biological Anthropology
Biological Anthropology Tutorials
http://anthro.palomar.edu/tutorials/biological.htm
Presents brief, illustrated Web pages woth links to additional sources of information. Covers 16 subtopics in Biological Anthropology from "Early Theories of Evolution" through "Evolution of Modern Humans".
 

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