Library - Biology

Bioinformatics.Org is a nonprofit academic organization that is committed to promoting the free exchange of biological information. This Web sitecurrently hosts 48 research projects, along with free software and news. The Frequently Asked Questions section provides an overview of the field of bioinformatics, other resources, and career information. Even though free, registration is required to access some sections of the site. (from the Scout Report)

Produced by Dr. Leif Saul, a biology teacher and Web site/ game developer, Biology in Motion has two interactive education activities. Organize-It introduces an alternative way to test biological understanding by organizing concepts hierarchically. Users can choose self-tests from a variety of biology topics. Evolution Lab allows users to investigate how natural selection works by watching an animated simulation.

A solid collection of sites, links, and stand-alone resources, Biology Online seemingly offers all that is biology, at least online. It is an invaluable tool for anyone in need of reliable, authoritative information in the field. Links featured on the site are searchable alphabetically, by specific sub-discipline, or across all sites via Biology Online's search engine. Aside from its extensive and well managed set of recommendations, the site also offers field-specific online tutorials in key areas, as well a 1600 term dictionary. (from the Scout Report)

Interactive online resource for learning biology based on an entry-level biology course, for use by high school and college-level students. The site is divided into seven subject areas: biochemistry, cell biology, developmental biology, human biology, Mendelian genetics, immunology, and molecular biology. Within each subject there are problem sets, tutorials, activities, and links to related Internet resources. This well-designed site can be used in combination with classroom or laboratory course work, or as a self-guided study program. The Biology Project is funded by a grant from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. (from the Scout Report)

An online biology textbook created and maintained by Dr. John W. Kimball, a veteran biology educator and retired Harvard professor. Most appropriate for undergraduates and advanced secondary students, the site addresses a wide range of biology-related topics such as photosynthesis, cells, invertebrates, and human hormones. Topical pages are categorized under broad headings such as Animals, Cancer, Evolution, Immunology, Plant Biology, Diversity of Life, and more. Topics can also be located by using an extensive alphabetized index, or search engine. The website is well organized, and successfully employs diagrams and other images alongside concise text sections. (from the Scout Report)

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