Websites to support the study of Biology
Since this is such a large area, the sites are sorted by the following categories: General biology sites for teachers and students, Plants & animals, Dissections, Cell biology, Human anatomy & physiology, Human health & development, Genetics/Cloning/Biotechnology, Biographies, Environment/Ecology, Controversial Issues, and Microscopes & microscopy.
General Biology Sites
Microbes.info: The Microbiology Information Portal
Searchable directory of microbiology resources.
Biology Sites
Links are sorted by the following topics: Anatomy/physiology; Biochemistry; Biotechnology; Botany; Cell anatomy; Cell biology; Developmental biology; Evolution; Genetics; Insects; Marine biology; Microbiology; Molecular biology; Structural biology; and Zoology. (00/10)
BioSURF
Provides links and a series of lessons on genetics, monerans, protists, fungi, plants, invertebrates, vertebrates, and human biology. Includes a teachers section and information on related careers. (00/05)
Math - Science Gateway - Biology
Provides briefly annotated links to Vertebrates, Invertebrates, plants & fungi, ecology, DNA, and molecular biology. (00/10)
Science Notes
Features an online biological and medical magazine with articles on a wide variety of topics of interest to senior students and teachers. (00/05)
Biology 1110 Lab Review Pages
Provides lecture and lab notes for a university level biology course. Useful for senior secondary students due to the graphics. Topics include: Photosynthesis, Human genetics, Movement of substances in & out of cells, scientific method, mitosis, meiosis, and a comparison of plant & animal cells during cell division. (01/02)
BioZone
Features annotated links in the following science categories: Animal behaviour; Animal biology; Biodiversity; Biotechnology; Cell biology; Conservation; Ecology; Evolution; Genetics; Health & disease; Human evolution; Human impact; Microbiology; Plant biology; Resource management; and Space biology. Includes recent science news stories, and a separate section for newly added links. (01/05)
BIODIDAC
Features a bank of over 5000 digital resources for the teaching of biology. Includes line drawings, photographs, videos, and animations. Categorized by: Organismal biology, human biology and histology. (01/09)
Kimball’s Biology Pages
This online textbook makes extensive use of hyperlinks to cover a wide range of biology topics. Includes an alphabetical list of biology terms. (00/10)
Smile Program Biology Index
Features 200 single concept lesson plans organized around the following topics: anatomy & physiology, biochemistry, botany, environmental studies & ecology, genetics, zoology, microbiology. Multi-grade levels. (00/05)
The Science Center - Your guide of educational resources on the Internet
The Classroom Activities area provides modules to help teachers discuss chemical elements and the environment in the classroom. The Project Learning Tree area provides classroom curriculum for secondary students that examines living with risk and other environmental issues. The Building Block Chemistry area provides activities to introduce students in Grades 5 to 9 to basic chemistry and the periodic table. Includes links to other science websites. (00/05)
Biology Project
Features online interactive resources for learning biology, including tutorials and online problem sets designed for senior students. Topics include: Biochemistry, Cell biology, Human biology, Mendelian genetics, Chemicals & human health, Immunology, Molecular biology, etc. Includes links to related sites. (00/05)
BioEthics.net
Provides an in-depth study on the moral implications of science, medicine and research. Includes the issues of organ transplants, cloning, assisted suicide, experiments on humans, etc. Links to related sites. (00/10)
Biology activities
Features biology activities for senior students. Topics include bones, DNA, respiration, photosynthesis, cells, enzymes, bacteria, etc. Each experiment gives an introduction, concepts learned, materials needed, procedures, discussion, tips, safety precautions, and disposal information. (00/05)
Learn about Common Molecules
Features graphic representations of a wide variety of molecules. Catagories include: minerals, elements, human health, plants, amino acids, poisons, vitamins, etc. Includes brief explanations of the major areas. (01/09)
Plants & Animals
Diversity and Taxonomy of Living Kingdoms
Links to information on the following phyla: Porifera, Cnidaria, Platyhelminthes, Sipuncula, Annelida, Mollusca, Arthropoda, Nementea, Echinodermata, and Chordata. Information includes general characteristics, major classes, and ususally some photographs. (01/02)
Franklin Institute Online - Living Things
An extensive site with huge number of links on plants and animals. The section on Individuals covers anatomy & physiology; Families covers the classification system; Neighborhoods covers ecosystems, biomes, habitats; and the Circle of Life covers life cycles of plants and animals. (00/10)
USMP Taxon Lift
Provides the taxonomy for the Eukaryotic Kingdoms (Chromista, Fungi, Metazoa, Plantae, and Protista). Includes information and images. The subgroups are listed alphabetically and not phylogenetically, limiting its value somewhat. (00/10)
Biology Browser
Provides a gateway to internet resources in the field of zoology. Topics include: Biocomplexity, Biodiversity, Codes of Nomenclature, Directories of biologists, General Zoology, and Systematics, Taxonomy & Nomenclature. Includes information about careers and training required. (01/10)
Nature Serve, An online Encyclopedia of Life
This searchable site contains conservation status, taxonomic, life histories, ecological concerns, habitat, distribution information, etc. for over 50,000 plants, animals and ecological communities in the US and Canada. Includes a glossary and information for rare & endangered species. (00/11)
Waikiki Aquarium - Marine Life Profiles - Invertebrates
Provides images and/or photographs plus information on selected species in the following phyla: cnidaria, crustacea, echinodermata, mollusca, and worms. (01/03)
Loretto Zoology Website
Provides information on general characteristics, body plan and classes for the following phyla: Porifera, Cnidaria, Platyhelminthes, Nematoda, Rotifera, Mollusca, Annelida, Arthropoda, and Echinodermata. Includes some illustrations of body systems. (01/03)
Marine Biology - Table of Contents
Provides basic systematic summaries & information on the classes of the following phyla: Porifera, Cnidaria, Platyhelminthes, Echinodermata, Arthropoda, Annelida, and Mollusca. Also includes information on seas and oceans, marine organisms, coral reefs, the history of oceanography, and wildlife conservation. (01/03)
Cnidaria (Coelenterata) (Tree of Life)
Features illustrations, images, and information on the general characteristics of the cnidaria. 901/02)
Introduction to the Cnidaria - Jellyfish, corals & other stingers
Provides information on jellyfish and corals, including their fossil record, life history & ecology, systematics, and morphology. (01/02)
The Cnidaria Home Page
Features extensive links to information and images of jellyfish, corals and sea anemones. (01/02)
Phylum Annelida
Provides general characteristics and then specific informaton on the three Classes of segmented worms. (01/02)
Introduction to the Annelida
Provides general information on segmented worms (e.g. earthworms & leeches), including their fossil record, their life history & ecology, systematics, and morphology. (01/02)
Phylum annelida - Segmented Worms
Provides general information and drawings on segmented worms. Includes specific information on the three Classes. Links to Porifera, Cnidaria, Ctenophora, Platyhelminthes, Nemertinea, Sipunculida, Arthropoda, Bryozoa, Brachiopoda, Mollusca, Echinodermata, and Chordata. (01/02)
Phylum Mollusca
Provides background basic information on the molluscs, plus specific information on each of the seven classes. Includes photographs. (01/03)
Mollusca - Introduction
Provides hyperlinked information on the body structure, classes and key features of Phylum Mollusca. Includes photographs. (01/03)
Phylum Mollusca
Provides information on the major characteristics of Phylum Mollusca. Includes links to clam & squid dissections and to information on sea slugs. (01/02)
Molluscs
Lists thirteen websites with information on Phylum Mollusca. Each site is fully annotated and describes the location and type of molluscs covered at the site. (01/02)
Phylum Mollusca
Provides general information on the Phylum Mollusca, plus specific information on each of the classes. (01/03)
Information: Phylum Mollusca
Features links to general and specialized sites on molluscs. (01/03)
Australian Museum Online - Invertebrates
Provides basic general information on molluscs, and descriptions of freshwater and saltwater molluscs native to Australia. (01/03)
Man and Mollusc
Provides articles and links to an extensive listing of resources on molluscs. Some links are briefly annotated. (01/03)
Molluscan Pictures
Features an extensive collection of searchable photographs of molluscs, with a focus on Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore. Can be browsed alphabetically. (01/03)
Phylum Mollusca
Features information on the importance of molluscs, their general characteristics, and body plan. Includes information on each of the classes, links to diagrams of body systems of snail, clam, and squid, and links to various photographs and to articles in Encarta Encyclopedia. (01/03)
Life on Australian Seashores - Molluscs
Provides basic information, drawings and photographs of intertidal molluscs native to Australia. (01/03)
Ocean Sciences Education - Teacher Resource Center - Molluscs
Provides links, with short annotations, in alphabetical order based on the name of the mollusc. Searchable.. (01/03)
Phylum Nematoda
Provides basic information on roundworms, plus specific information on their Classes. (01/02)
Nematodes
Features microscopic slides of the anatomy of a female nematode, and includes some brief information on their reproduction. (01/02)
Phylum Nematoda
Provides general information on the structure and usefulness of roundworms. (01/02)
Nematodes in General
Features extensive information on nematodes and links to their usefulness for the biological control of insect pests. Many other links to related sites with additional information on roundworms. (01/02)
Platyhelminthes
Provides general characteristics, diagrams and microscopic images of each of the classes of flatworms. (01/02)
Phylum Platyhelminthes
Provides general information on the flatworms, as well as specific information on their 4 Classes. (01/02)
Introduction to Platyhelminthes
Provides information on flatworms, including their fossil record, life history & ecology, systematics, and morphology. (01/02)
Introduction to Porifera
Provides information on the sponges, including their fossil record, life history & ecology, systematics, and morphology. Links to other sites on sponges. (01/02)
Phylum Porifera
Provides general information on sponges as well as detailed, specfic information on the four Classes of sponges. (01/02)
Phylum Porifera - The sponges
Provides information on the major characteristics of the sponges. Links to related sites. (01/02)
The Echinoids
Features everything you wanted to know about echinoids, a major group of marine invertebrates, also known as sea urchins. Includes basic information, a brief evolutionary history, morphology, etc. Includes illustrations. (01/06)
Microbe Zoo
Provides images and information for microbes living in the earth, in animals, in food, in space, and in the oceans. (01/10)
Introduction to the Viruses
Provides basic information and images on viruses. Uses hyperlinks to lead to additional information. (01/11)
Virus Ultrastructure
Provides a collection of electron microscopy images of animal viruses. Includes information on the principles of virus architecture with lecture notes providing more details on many different kinds of viruses (e.g. influenza, rabies, rubella, retroviruses, etc.). Suitable for teacher background information and senior students. (00/05)
Introduction to the Bacteria
Provides information about bacteria, including their fossil record, life history & ecology, stemics and morphology. Includes images. (00/07)
The World of Parasites
Provides an interactive map that allows you to choose to study parasites from a specific geographic area. Uses hyperlinks to lead to additional information and images of the individual parasites. (01/11)
Lichen Land: Fun with Lichens
Provides extensive information about lichens and how to identify them. Includes graphics, slides and photographs. Focus is on lichens of the Pacific Northwest. (01/12)
Insects Hotlist
Provides links to insect species, images and teacher resources. Includes background information and facts, including the complete classification for each insect. (00/10)
Bug Bios - Insects on the Web
Features more than 100 images of insects and spiders. Includes educational resources and links to related sites. (00/09)
Digital Dragonflies
Features over 200 images of dragonflies, collected by the entymology program of Texas A&M University. Includes research on dragonflies and damselflies as it related to water quality issues. (00/10)
Virtual Insects - 3D
Provides multimedia information on the most common insects. Includes stereoscopic images, animations, movies, and 3D web links. (00/10)
FishBase
Provides access to two searchable databases for fish and their larvae. Entries include family, order, class, English name, distritution, biology, environment, climzate zone, and additional information. Links to related sites. (00/07)
Flora and Fauna Northwest
Provides information on wildflowers and animals of the Pacific Northwest region. Links to related sites. (01/12)
Natural Selection: Subject Gateway to the Natural World
Provides a gateway to preselected and fully annotated Internet resources covering the natural world. (01/10)
Pelagic shark Research Foundation
Extensive multimedia information on the biology of sharks, including external and internal anatomy and their evolution. Includes educational resources, links to related sites, and some online shopping. (00/05)
ReefQuest Expeditions: Shark Research Program
Features information on the various research programs studying sharks, plus extensive information and photographs about sharks and rays. The Shark Biology section includes information on behaviour, conservation, diversity, life cycle, physiology, taxonomy, and sensory biology. Links to related sites. (00/12)
Hummingbird Web Site
Spectacular site filled with beautiful pictures and extensive information on the 17 species of hummingbirds. Topics covered include behaviour, migration, habitats, nests, hummingbirds in myths and legends. Includes links to related sites. (00/05)
Tree of Life
This searchable site provides graphic information on the ‘tree of life’ and the taxonomy. Somewhat awkward to browse, but it is searchable. Links to related sites. (00/10)
Odyssey of Life
Provides information and images on the development of the human, pig, chicken and fish embryos. Includes a debate on how life begins and includes a teachers guide to the PBS video. (01/12)
Internet directory for Botany - Subject category List
Provides extensive (4000+) links to botany related sites organized into 18 subject categories. Includes links to botanical gardens, museums, and various botanical societies. (00/05)
Introduction to the Plant Kingdom
Provides an introduction to the world of plants from an evolutionary perspective. Includes illustrations, diagrams, photographs, a glossary, and links to related sites. While this was originally written for first year university students, senior biology students will find much useable information. (00/09)
Vascular Plant Images
Provides over 8800 plant images for vascular plants, i.e. plants that have systems for transporting water and photosynthetic produces and are differentiated into stems, leaves, and roots. (00/07)
Why leaves change color
Provides an explanation and graphics for the reason that deciduous leaves change their colour in the autumn. (01/12)
Learning about Photosynthesis
Provides an annotated collection of links about the photosynthesis process, collected by the University of Arizona. (00/07)
Alien Plant Invaders of Natural Areas
This Plant Conservation Alliance site provides information on the serious threat and impacts of invasive alien plants to native flora, fauna, and ecosystems of the United States. Gives background information, plant lists and illustrated fact sheets for a variety of problem plants, including aquatics, herbs, vines, shrubs and trees. Includes links to related sites. (00/05)
Dissections
Virtual Dissection Links
Provides extensive links to many virtual dissection sites (including cat, clam, cockroach, cow’s eye, crayfish, earthworm, frog, rat, sheep brain, squid, starfish, mouse, and pig). Includes definitions for anatomical terms and links to other biology sites. (00/05)
Cow’s Eye Dissection
Provides a step-by-step dissection of a cow’s eye. Includes hints & tips, a glossary, and an interactive program that teaches about parts of the eye. Links to related sites. (01/12)
Virtual Frog Dissection Kit
Interactive site that includes a tutorial, an overview, articles, and a game for the virtual dissection of a frog. Includes links to related pages. (00/05)
The Interactive Frog Dissection: An online tutorial
Provides a complete virtual dissection for a frog. Includes a discussion of necessary preparations, materials, making the incisions and a look at the internal organs. Provides detailed photographs and brief explanations of what is seen in both preserved and pithed frogs. (01/10)
Fetal Pig dissection guide - Hints & Tips
This text-based site provides general tips on the dissection of various parts of the pig (e.g. muscles, organs, vessels). Includes some comparisons to human structures. (00/05)
Cell Biology
The Cell Nucleus
Provides a labelled diagram of the nucleus of a cell. Uses hyperlinks to lead to additional information for each part. (01/11)
Cell Biology - Structure of cells and Viruses
Features image galleries of all kinds of cells -- plants, animals, bacteria, viruses, etc. (00/11)
Cell Biology
Provides problem sets, tutorials, activities and annotated links to web resources on cell biology. (00/11)
Cells Are Us
Explains the basics of cells as the building blocks of life in an online ‘slide’ show. Introduces the topics of DNA and chromosomes. (01/09)
Cells Alive!
Provides links to various types of cells, bacteria and viruses as seen through microscopes. Can be browsed through the Table of contents, or searched by keyword. Includes multimedia. (00/05)
Virtual Cell
Features a collection of still images, text and movies about the structure and functioning of a typical plant cell. Allows for zooming in and out of a typical plant cell. Can explore down to the molecular level, or examine a 3-D model. Best to read the instructions first so that the full extent of the site can be appreciated. (01/12)
Bacterial Cells
Introduces the concepts of plant, animal and bacterial cells in a story-like way with hand drawn illustrations. Links to DNA, RNA, cloning, genetic engineering, etc. Links to related sites. (01/09)
Mitosis World
Extensive links specifically related to mitosis. Includes labs and animations. Some links are very briefly annotated. (01/02)
Human Anatomy and physiology
Health & Life Sciences
Features a searchable catalogue of pre-selected & fully annotated Internet sites covering the health and life sciences. (01/10)
Digital Anatomist Project
Provides 3D views of the brain, knee, and thoracic organs (including the heart) through interactive atlases that allow labels and animations to be added to enhance the presentation. Some images are actual microscope images, some MRI scans and some computer reconstructions. (00/11)
Human Anatomy Online
Provides clear and colourful descriptions, images and animations for all the major human body systems. Clicking on labels brings detailed descriptions. (00/11)
Web Anatomy
Provides a series of self-marking online quizzes for labelling various parts of the human body systems, and other related topics. Topics include: cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, skeletal, digestive, muscular, nervous, reproductive, urinary, cell terms, medical terminology, immunology, lypmpatic system, HIV, and body regions. (01/12)
Gray’s Anatomy
Features the full text with images of the classic book on human anatomy. Fully searchable by keyword, table of contents or subject index containing over 13000 entries (00/07)
Living cell, tissue, human body
An interactive animated virtual reality atlas of structure and function. Somewhat awkward to use. Click on “Just Visit” to get a list of contents. (00/10)
The Multidimensional human embryo
Features 3D images of human embyos from 22 days after conception to 56 days. Includes cross-sections and time lapse video. Also includes links to related sites and references to literature. (00/09)
Brain Facts and Figures
Provides extensive facts and figures on the brain, the sensory system, the spinal cord, neurons, and blood supply for the human body, and makes comparisons to other animals. (01/12)
Cognitive Neuroscience Resources
Extensive links to university research sites on neuroscience. At a very advanced level suitable for teacher background information or for senior research. (00/05)
Neuroscience for kids
Provides information for students and teachers on the nervous system (including the brain, spinal cord, neurons, sensory system, neurological & mental disorders, effects of drugs). Includes Internet neuroscience resources, instructional materials for teaching neuroscience, experiments, activities and links to related sites. (00/05)
Whole Brain Atlas
Provides views of normal brains, brain tumors, strokes, inflammatory diseases, and degenerative diseases (e.g. Alzheimers, Huntingtons). Includes links to related sites. (00/05)
Exploratorium - The Memory Exhibit
Features links and information on memory and learning. Includes a sheep brain dissection to show the anatomy of memory. Includes some memory games. (00/05)
Yale University School of Medicine Heart Book
Provides extensive information on all aspects of the heart and heart disease and of the many risk factors for heart disease. (01/10)
The heart - An Online Exploration
Provides an extensive exploration of the heart, blood, and vessels. Includes information on the history of heart science and how to have a healthy heart. Also includes additional resource materials, enrichment activities, and a glossary. (00/10)
Healthy Heart
Provides an activity designed for Grade 5 students to help them observe, classify, and interpret data about the heart. Includes worksheets and teacher background information. (00/05)
Nature’s Best: The Human body
Provides information on all eight human body systems (Circulatory, digestive, immune, muscular, nervous, reproductive, respiratory, and skeletal systems). Created by students and aimed at secondary students. (00/05)
Understanding Cancer series
Features an online tutorial of the immune system, its network of specialized cells and organs, and the results of malfunctioning. Includes text and graphics. (01/12)
Seeing, Hearing, and Smelling the World
Presents the current biomedical research for non-sceintists. Articles are all written by medical authorities and are aimed at senior students. Feature articles are changed regularly, but all are archived. Wealth of info and links that is well organized and easy to find. Includes the latest research on the brain and the nervous system. (00/03)
How we Perceive Sound: The Ear
Features information on the structure of the ear and the way sound is received, transmitted and understood by the brain. (01/10)
Seeing color (Ask a Biologist)
Provides information focused on color vision and includes a sample color blindness test. Uses hyperlinks to lead to many other related sites. Terms are defined throughout. (00/05)
Human Health, diseases, human development, etc.
The Bad Bug Book
Presents extensive information about food borne pathogenic microorganisms and natural toxins for senior students. The information is sorted into the following categories: Pathogenic bacteria, parasitic protozoa & worms, viruses, and natural toxins. (00/11)
Access Excellence - the National Health Museum
An excellent site for health and bioscience teachers and students. Current news in biotechnology and bioscience fields. Includes a resource center, an activities exchange, science talk area, and a feature on classrooms of the 21st Century. (00/10)
National Headache Foundation
Features information on different kinds of headaches and their treatments. Includes lists of educational resources for online reading and purchase, plus links to pharmaceutical companies. (01/09)
Heart Info
Provides a wide variety of information about the heart, nutrition, cholesterol, heart attacks, hypertension, stroke, etc. Includes a step by step set of instructions for giving CPR. (01/10)
Gene Therapy Revives “Hibernating” Heart Muscle
An article showing a practical application of gene therapy to improve blood flow through the heart. (01/10)
American Heart Association
Provides detailed information on all the major risk factors for heart disease. Includes separate discussions of the role of exercise, nutrition, high blood pressure, and cholesterol in heart disease. Links to related articles. (01/10)
Genes and disease
Provides genetic explanations for some common diseases, including cancer. Other topics include the immune system, metabolism, muscle and bone, nervous system, signals, and transporters. Each of these topics has links to diseases affected by genetics. Links to related sites. (01/12)
Gene Clinics
Provides links to articles by experts about inherited diseases. Includes links to related sites. (00/07)
Medical Images & Illustrations
Extensive links to illustrations in many fields of medicine, including dentistry, dermatology, cardiovascular, oncology, gynecology & obstetrics, microbiology, etc. Intended audience is medical students and practitioners, but some are definitely useful for senior level biology. (00/05)
The Visible Embryo
Features a detailed pictorial account of the 28 stages of human development using microscopic images. Includes both normal and abnormal development. Links to related information. (0102)
Female Genital Mutilation - Human Rights
Thoroughly covers the topic of female circumcision, or clitoridectomy. Includes descriptions of the procedures, why & where they are practiced, mental & physical effects on th women, the historical significance, and why it has become a human rights issue. (00/07)
Circumcision Information and Resource Pages
Features an illustrated guide to the anatomy of the penis and the mechanics of intercourse. Includes graphics of the circumcision process and information on female circumcision, cultural & religious issues, and an extensive Reference Library that has technical, medical, statistical, and historical material. (00/07)
BabyCenter
Provides information on reproductive technologies (Preconception), a development timeline, and extensive information on pregnancy, infant care, etc. Links to other health topics. (01/02)
Genetics & Cloning (Biotechnology)
Genetic Science Learning Center
Provides teacher and student areas with activities and experiments related to genes, gentics, genetic disorders, etc. Includes information on careers in the area, science fair research projects, and genetics in the news. (00/05)
Genetic Engineering & Cloning - Improving Nature or Uncorking the Genie?
Provides a good historical overview of cloning, as well as a debate on the merits of continuing and expanding the species. Articles have hyperlinks. Links to related sites. (01/02)
Life: A Study of Genetics and Molecular Biology
Provides information to understand genetics and molecular biology. Starting with simple ideas like atoms and molecules, information progresses from the basics to contemporary issues like cloning and cancer. Information is arranged into six subject areas: Atoms, molecules & bonding; DNA - The code of life; Chromosomes & Cell division; Basic genetics; Modern issues; People of Genetics. (01/10)
Conceiving a Clone
A webquest dealing with issues, misconceptions and implications of cloning. Includes a timeline on the history of the topic. (00/11)
The Genetics Source
Provides beginners lessons and information on mitosis, meiosis, genes, and Gregor Mendel. Examines probability, statistics, heredity, x-linked traits, sex determination, etc. (01/12)
Morgan: A Genetics Tutorial
Provides on online tutorial on genes, chromosomes, alleles & mutations, probability, linked genes, recombination, sex determination, etc. Uses hyperlinks to explain vocabulary and lead to additional information. Includes graphics and images to complement the text. (01/12)
Hello Dolly: A Webquest
An inquiry oriented activity to examine various cloning issues. The teacher area includes evaluation and assessment rubrics. (00/10)
DNA Learning
Weekly stories feature animations, videos, and problem solving sections to explain the complex functions of DNA , genes, and proteins. Back issues are archived. The “DNA from the beginning” section is a good place to start. (00/09)
The Genomic Revolution
http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/genomics/0_home/ This online exhibit provides a great deal of information on our genetic identity, possibilities for changing our genes, reshaping our world, and using DNA in forensics. Features a learning lab and links to additional resources including genetically modified food. (01/09)
Blueprint of the Body
Features an examination of the Human Genome Project. Presents links to essays on medical, business, ethical, and legal implications. Includes a glossary, interviews, story and video archives, and an interactive guide to the genome. (00/07)
The Invention of the Genetic Code
Provides the historical background for the work of James Watson and Francis Crick as they discover the double helix formation of DNA and the coding scheme. (01/11)
Steps on the Road to Biotechnology
Provides a fairly detailed timeline (with information, photographs, and images) of the study of genetics, gene therapy, and biotechnology. Includes a few links to articles about the subject. Uses hyperlinks to lead to additional information. (01/10)
Genetics / Biotechnology Theme page
Provides mix of links related to the study of genetics and biotechnology. Includes curricular resources and instructional materials at all levels. Topics covered include DNA, Human Genome Project, and careers in genetics. (00/05)
Unraveling the Mysteries of Genetic Science - The DNA Files
In the ‘Learn More’ category, this site includes a listing of online & print resources on various aspects of genetics and genetic engineering. Includes downloadable online audio tapes of the radio broadcasts. (01/10)
Genes and disease
Provides genetic explanations for some common diseases, including cancer. Other topics include the immune system, metabolism, muscle and bone, nervous system, signals, and transporters. Each of these topics has links to diseases affected by genetics. Links to related sites. (01/12)
Gene Clinics
Provides links to articles by experts about inherited diseases. Includes links to related sites. (00/07)
DNA: The Instruction Manual for All Life
Provides extensive interactive information on DNA, the science of genetics and includes an examination of some related ethical issues on how our knowledge of DNA can affect out lives. (01/10)
Cracking the Code
Provides information on the latest research and advances in biomedical treatments, biotechology, gene therapy, etc. Includes articles, a debate, animations, and a glossary. (01/10)
The Human Genome Project Information
Features extensive information about the Human Genome Project, sponsored by the US Department of Energy. Information is sorted into the following categories: News, Research, Medicine, Educational resources, and Ethical, legal & social issues. The site index makes a very useful entry point. Includes a history of the project. Searchable. (01/10)
The Gene Hunters (Scientific American Frontiers)
Features multimedia information on the Human Genome Project, DNA, genes and genetics. Includes a discussion with James Watson, one of the discoverers of the structure of DNA. Features the latest research on the role of the Y chromosome. (01/10)
Gene Therapy Revives “Hibernating” Heart Muscle
An article showing a practical application of gene therapy to improve blood flow through the heart. (01/10)
The Ethics of Stem Cell Research
Provides a web directory for sites on the ethics of stem cell research, the science of stem cell research and the regulation of that research. Links to related technical sites. (01/10)
Mutant Fruit Flies
Features information on genetic mutations and their physical attributes, using Drosophila (fruit flies). Includes graphics and photographs. (01/12)
Environment, Ecology, Biomes
Ocean Studies Index
Features general information about the oceans and wetlands around Florida, including diving on wrecks, oil spills, reefs, everglades, etc. Also includes extensive information on sea life including fishes, crustaceans, jelly fish, mollusks, sponges, starfish, sea turtles, sharks, marine mammals, and sea birds. (01/02)
Marine Biology - Table of Contents
Provides basic systematic summaries & information on the classes of the following phyla: Porifera, Cnidaria, Platyhelminthes, Echinodermata, Arthropoda, Annelida, and Mollusca. Also includes information on seas and oceans, marine organisms, coral reefs, the history of oceanography, and wildlife conservation. (01/03)
Life on Australian Seashores - Molluscs
Provides basic information, drawings and photographs of intertidal molluscs native to Australia. (01/03)
Alien Plant Invaders of Natural Areas
This Plant Conservation Alliance site provides information on the serious threat and impacts of invasive alien plants to native flora, fauna, and ecosystems of the United States. Gives background information, plant lists and illustrated fact sheets for a variety of problem plants, including aquatics, herbs, vines, shrubs and trees. Includes links to related sites. (00/05)
Microscopes & microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscope
This multimedia site features images taken by a scanning electron microscope. Includes information on how the microscope works, teacher resources, and links to related sites. (00/09)
Dennis Kunkel’s Microscopy - Science & Photography through a microscope
Features images of virus, bacteria, & little beasts taken through an electron microscope. Includes information on microscopy and links to related sites. (00/11)
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