A notebook of information from details about the cell to gene and functions to biotechnology. Website includes images, movies, and textbook information.

A thorough, easy to read, review of research into the horsehoe crab.

Dedicated to those who are committed to the study of the biological science field, the Society of Biology presents current research and news about a variety of topics involving the life sciences.

Dedicated to those who are committed to the study of the biological science field, the Society of Biology presents current research and news about a variety of topics involving the life sciences.

This paper, the work of a Ph.D. researcher, presents an interesting discussion of the reasons that assexual reproduction is not used by most organisms. Toward the end is a specific discussion of reproduction in plants. Advantages and...

This 51-page booklet is an excellent collection of activities for 11- to 14-year-olds to teach them about DNA. It was designed by Dr Sue Assinder, a molecular geneticist.

Providing advanced information on seed anatomy and structure, this site from a German University offers many illustrations, descriptions, and examples of seeds based on research taking place in the Gerhard Leubner lab. Topics covered...

Food webs lesson, which focuses on Chesapeake Bay habitats, integrates biological concepts with literacy knowledge and skills. Lesson directs students to answer the question, how does a human-caused stress placed on the environment...

This is a site on the use of biometrics in personal identification. Includes a summary of some of the many types of biometric methods under development.

Read about the findings from the scientific group from the National Center for Human Genome Research, which published a modification to traditional karyotyping that permits rapid identification of chromosomal alterations.

Descriptions of various research projects using marine organisms that have direct impact on medical research. The resource has a perspective on how medicine makes progress.

Practical information about becoming a marine biologist. Site includes brief interviews with two professionals. Has listing of Canadian colleges with degrees in marine biology.

The Proceedings of the National Academy of Science is a multidisciplinary journal that covers the biological, physical, and social sciences, and publishes research reports, commentaries, reviews, colloquium papers and actions of the...

An exhibit on what field biologists do. Hear from scientists who have worked in Belize about the reasons that they chose their career paths, the ideas that drive them in their research, the investigative tools they use, and about the...

Biography of Louis Agassiz, a natural historian and a contemporary of Charles Darwin. He was most famous for developing his theory of an Ice Age. Agassiz argued vehemently against the theory of evolution, based on his interpretations of...

Interview with Molecular Biologist Rob DeSalle provides insights into his research interests, his career preparation, and a range of biology-related topics.

The journal of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology publishes articles of a very scholarly nature.

History of the anthrax attacks of 2001 in a Q&A format. Very concise and informative. The basics of the attack are covered. Good place to start research.

Great learning exercises to check your understanding of the kidneys. Complete this problem set and if you miss an answer you are taken to a tutorial that is very useful. This is a good site to use for research as well as checking for...

Sid Altman is a Nobel Prize winning chemist. He won the award in 1989 for his discovery of catalytic RNA. Read some interesting facts about his life and accomplishments.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] An overview of science laboratory procedures including information about lab equipment, lab safety, and general techniques. After the reading, watch a short video...

Provides an in-depth look at the biology of cancer, including a detailed description of the disease process from the basics of cells to the diagnosis and treatment of various types of cancers. Includes videos, animations, and interactive...

What's new in the world of science? Find the latest articles about the newest discoveries and research in all the science disciplines: anatomy, astronomy, biology, biotechnology, chemistry, consumer science, environmental, forensics,...

Companion to a PBS program in the Nova series. There are wonderful photos of the Lechuguilla cave system in New Mexico, and some new information on how caves are formed.