This page is a brief tutorial on viral evolution which focuses on the evolutionary pressures that balance transmission and virulence. There are additional sections with further recommended reading, resources for teachers, and a brief...

This unit will allow you to have a broader idea about microorganism, people and the ecosystem. It contains 16 interactive activities.

This site from the Wikipedia encyclopedia provides a concise explanation of van Leeuwenhoek's (1632-1723 CE) contribution to the improvement of the microscope and his contributions to cell biology.

Observe organisms in various environments, determine what enables the organisms to live in that environment and discuss the varied biological functions of the organisms.

Biology is a natural science that deals with living things. Like other areas of science, biology is divided into several subcategories. See them here from A to Z.

This competent site delves into the size of bacteria, shapes of bacteria, arrangement of bacteria, and how and what bacteria eat.

At this site from Access Excellence you can read about the different kinds of microbial fermentation, their role in biotechnology, and the history of the process and how it is used. Includes links to more detailed information.

This site lists many of the careers in lab technology, along with descriptions of each one. There is also information on schooling and certification.

Discussion of different career areas for biologists, education and training, and a look into the future of biology as a career area. Many links to additional information.

Kiwi Careers offers an informative but short description including duties for a microbiologist.

Resource provides a holistic and complete meiosis lesson with illustrations, animations, glossary, and links. Extremely detailed and helpful site.

Ten meiosis problems to solve.

Explore some different areas of study in the life sciences.

Use this site to learn about Louis Pasteur's contributions to the world of science and to lives of ordinary people. View the "related links" as well as the bibliographical references from which images for the website were scanned.

A formal description of the duties of a microbiologist. Also provides information regarding working conditions, wages, job outlook, and sources for additional information.

Discover the functions and health effects of various microbes as you explore different environments in the Microbe Zoo: DirtLand, Animal Pavilion, Snack Bar, Space Adventure, and Water World.

This interesting site focuses on unusual microbes that inhabit an extreme environmental niche on our planet. Individual articles are written in a tone suitable for general audience.

Wikipedia provides a biography of Dr. Robert Koch (1843-1910 CE).

This site is provided for by Zephyrus. So, who was Anton van Leeuwenhoek (1632 -1723 CE)? What else did Leeuwenhoek do? Did he achieve anything else? What honors were awarded to him? These questions are answered in this informative site.

Biology site provides insight into what microorganisms are and what they are composed up of.

Use this site to learn about Robert Koch's contribution to the world of medical science, as the discoverer of the organism that causes tuberculosis.

An interview with a microbiologist who studies bacteria that decompose hydrogen sulfide gas and other noxious chemicals. The interview focuses on her research and her career.

This site is about the microbiologist turned artist, Kendall Buster turns what she sees under the microscope into oversized sculptures.

Illustrated storybook description of how the influenza virus spreads from animals to humans.