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Action BioScience is an educational resource provided by the American Institute of Biological Sciences. Whether you are interested in the environment, genomics, evolution or biodiversity, you can find plenty of interesting material here. Some parts of the site are also available in Spanish.
http://www.actionbioscience.org
American Society for Microbiology
The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) is a scientific organization that encourages research into microbiology. The Society also publishes papers on matters of public policy including biological weapons and government research programs. The website also has a Microbiology library for undergraduates interested in this field of science.
http://www.asm.org
American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists
The American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists is a scientific organization dedicated to the study of amphibians, fishes and reptiles. You can read about the Society's journal, Copeia, here. The website also has job listings for herpetologists and ichthyologists.
http://www.asih.org
American Society of Plant Biologists
The American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB) is a scientific organization that brings together biologists who specialize in plants. The website has a wealth of information including videos and photos from the Society's annual meeting. You can also download plant biology podcasts here. The website also has special resources reserved for members of the Society only.
http://www.aspb.org
AmphibiaWeb is a searchable database that provides related information on amphibian biology and conservation. The website provides information about amphibian decline, species numbers, new species and other amphibian facts such as the largest genus of frogs. The website also allows you to search the database by species accounts, photos, literature, calls/videos or by browsing the species lists. The website also features a glossary of scientific terms, cartograms and researchers information.
http://www.amphibiaweb.org
The Australian Museum's official website. You can find out about the museum's collections on this site. You can also purchase items from the Australian Museum shop.
http://www.amonline.net.au/
Biological Magnetic Resonance Data Bank
The Biological Magnetic Resonance Data Bank (BMRB) provides detailed scientific data on nucleic acids, proteins and other biomolecules from NMR Spectroscopy. The Programmers' Corner section of the website provides useful software to help manage access and manage this valuable research data. Researchers can also deposit data here.
http://www.bmrb.wisc.edu
Bioresearch Online is a commercial website where you can find out about the latest biological research equipment and discoveries. You can also arrange for outsourcing and diagnostics if you need support in addition to equipment. You can also request a quote for bioresearch equipment through this website.
http://www.bioresearchonline.com
The BMS is a learned society established in 1896 to promote the study of fungi. It was formed from two earlier societies, the Woolhope Naturalists' Field Club of Hereford and the Yorkshire Naturalists' Union. The Society publishes "Fungal Biology," "Fungal Ecology," "Field Mycology," and symposia in the "British Mycological Society Symposium Series" on a particular theme. The website features its research and educational projects, events, and resources, along with membership information.
https://www.britmycolsoc.org.uk/
An online resource dedicated to a variety of bug specie across the that harbors the United States and Canada. Includes photo gallery, a clickable guide, links, books and other data.
http://www.bugguide.net
Butterflies and Moths of North America
BAMONA is a resource for anyone interested in Lepidoptera. The site offers extensive profiles of species, identification tips, and information on caterpillar host plants, along with information about conservation needs, management concerns, and the most recent verified species sightings. Information can be found through identification categories, regions, an image gallery, maps and data, species profiles, and a species search feature. An online shopping page offers branded apparel.
https://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/
The Butterfly website is a service for people who enjoy butterflies, education and other resources on these insects. You can also use this website to find butterfly exhibits. The website also explains how to farm butterflies, including using organic methods. The website also explains butterfly conservation.
http://www.butterflywebsite.com
The Butterfly Site is one of the Internet's best sources of information on butterflies. You can also learn how to rear butterflies here. The website also has plenty of fun facts on butterflies. There is also a dedicated section on monarch butterflies as well.
http://www.thebutterflysite.com
Cal Photos is a collection of more than 100,000 photos of plants, animals, people and more. The site will be of great interest to those interested in biology: you can search for organisms by either their scientific name or common name. You can also search for photos by the name of the photographer who took them.
http://calphotos.berkeley.edu/
Cell and Molecular Biology Online
Cell and Molecular Biology Online is a great education and research resource for everybody interested in this field of science. You can find out about the field's research protocols and methods as well as research publications here. The website also has career resources for those in the field. The education section of the website provides information on biology courses and videos to supplement your learning.
http://www.cellbio.com
Information resource dedicated to cicada, with links to various cicada sites. Includes photos, videos, cicada news, Q&A index, message boards and a merchandise store.
http://www.cicadamania.com
European Molecular Biology Organization
The European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) promotes molecular life sciences in Europe. The EMBO also has programs to encourage more women to participate in science. You can also find information on the organization's plenary lectures here.
http://www.embo.org
European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
The European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) is a scientific organization that stimulates research and education in this field of biology. The website provides an online lecture library and position papers to encourage greater understanding of clinical microbiology. You can also find out details about the Society's courses here.
http://www.escmid.org
Fish At University of Washington
The University of Washington's Fish collection is an academic or organization that supports teaching and research in subjects relating to finish and aquatic biology. You can also find it the hours and location of the collection here if you would like to make a visit. You can also search the collection's database on this website.
http://www.burkemuseum.org/ichthyology
The FlyBase website provides biological data on drosophilia genes and genomes. You can search by Dmel, insect name and more to find the right data for your research. The website also covers organ and tissue development in the drosophila fly.. The Interactive Fly makes learning about flies even easier.
http://flybase.org
Provides an entertaining and informational resource dedicated to frogs. Includes frog facts, care and maintenance information, art gallery, interactive fun and games, and other froggy contents.
http://www.allaboutfrogs.org
The Hidden Forrest is a New Zealand website dedicated to the interesting things one can find living in forests. You can find photos and descriptions of fungi, lichens, slime moulds and other things here. The site still has some missing photos in some ares but there is plenty of interest here.
http://www.hiddenforest.co.nz
Human Frontier Science Program
Supports innovative research on the mechanisms of living organisms. The Program offers a variety of fellowships and grants that support other scientists interested in these subjects. You can also access the Program's publications here, some of which are based on original research.
http://www.hfsp.org
The Micriobiology Information portal website is a scientific website that provides articles and other information on this field of science, including education, careers and more. You can also find articles on bio terrorism, food microbiology, medical microbiology and related fields.
http://www.microbes.info/
The Microbiology Network is a scientific resource that helps you connect with others who study microbiology. One of the most interesting sections of the website provides white papers on lab operations like gram staining and counting colonies as well.
http://www.microbiol.org
The Microbiology On-line website has educational information for students and others interested in microbiology. The website also has information on how to teach and understand this field safely. There is also general information on microbes and how they are classified and studied.
http://www.microbiologyonline.org.uk
The Owl Pages is a biology website dedicated to owls. The Owl Photo Gallery has photos of many different owls from around the world. There is also a list of the world's owl species available. Researchers may find the website's owl bibliography to be useful.
http://www.owlpages.com
Pelagic Shark Research Foundation
The Pelagic Shark Research Foundation is a scientific organization that encourages study of sharks in and around Monterey Bay and San Francisco Bay. The website also explains the internal and external anatomy of sharks. The Foundation also runs shark conservation programs.
http://www.pelagic.org
An independent international charity that works to achieve the responsible and evidence-based application of biomedical science for health.
http://www.phgu.org.uk/
Offers free access via the web to large collections of recorded physiologic signals and related open-source software, as a public service funded by NIH's National Center for Research Resources.
http://www.physionet.org/
Database of research protocols in bioscience including molecular biology, cell biology, immunology, plant biology, developmental biology, and more.
http://www.protocol-online.org/
The Reef Education Network (REN) is an educational website that has information on reefs and corral. The website also has information on how reefs grow and develop. The website also has an explanation of the reef development and a glossary of reef terminology.
http://www.reef.edu.au/
The Seattle Biomedical Research Institute (SBRI) is a research organization dedicated to eliminating the world's most dangerous infectious diseases. One of the Institute's most interesting programs is the BioQuest science education program that helps teachers and students learn more about biology.
http://www.seattlebiomed.org/
Society for Reproduction and Fertility
Publishes quality scientific papers, news, events and reviews about all topics of reproductive biology.
http://www.srf-reproduction.org/
Provides Biology information and resources geared towards high school students and teachers. Includes lesson plans, wen lessons, web quests, images, quizzes and a student gallery.
http://www.biologycorner.com
The British Toxicology Society
Comprised of toxicologists from industrial, pharmaceutical, academic, and regulatory organizations.
http://www.thebts.org/
Contains several titles covering the full spectrum of biomedical and life sciences including journals.
http://www.trends.com/
