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Life Sciences
Covering: Biology (BIO)
American Rivers
Since 1973, American Rivers has been dedicated to protecting and restoring healthy, natural rivers and the variety of life they sustain for people, fish and wildlife.
BioTech : life sciences resources and reference tools
BioTech is a hybrid biology/chemistry education resource and research
tool on the World Wide Web. It is a learning tool that will attract students
and enrich the public knowledge of biology issues in the world today.
At the same time, BioTech is also a research tool for those already involved
in the broad subject of biology. By providing information about resources,
as well as avenues for further exploration, BioTech opens the doors of
biology resources to post-secondary students, researchers, and faculty.
Bioethics.net
This site aims to "provide scholarly and public understanding of the ethical, legal, social, public policy implications of advances in the life sciences and medicine." It provides guides to research and briefs on genetics, links to compilations, online media interviews, and information on human cloning, end of life concerns, clinical trials, and bioethics news updates.
Bird checklists of the United States
Presents bird checklists that indicate the seasonal occurrence of birds
in state, federal, and private management areas, as well as nature preserves
and other areas in the United States. The purpose of the checklists are
to help bird watchers plan their visits, provide guidance on what birds
can be viewed at what location, and to encourage visitors to help keep
the checklists updated. Provides instructions on reporting rare birds.
Offers the checklists by state or territory. Contains an image map and
lists of the states divided into regions. Posts contact information for
the Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center, located in Jamestown, North
Dakota, via mailing address and e-mail.
Bloodlines
This site based on a PBS documentary features scenarios involving ethical issues that emanate from advances in biotechnology. They include the use of human cells in the treatment of disease, selection of egg and sperm donors, genetic testing, and the creation of mixed species embryos. It provides information about the legal and patent positions that influence the adoption of new technologies. It questions what makes you human, is your body your own, and can you pick your children.
CNAH - The Center for North American Herpetology
This site provides access to a tremendous amount of factual data about amphibians and reptiles. The herpetofauna of the area comprises almost 600 species. Links are provided by taxonomy, by herpetological societies, and academic research links such as museums and field stations. Access is provided to Contemporary Herpetology, an online, peer-reviewed journal.
Dennis Kunkel's microscopy
Presents a gallery of microscopic images of biological organisms.
Endangered Species Program
Provides information about threatened and endangered species. The "ESA and What We Do" describes the Endangered Species Program's mission and services. Users may search TESS (Threatened and Endangered Species) by species name, taxonomy group, and state. The U.S. Fisheries and Wildlife Service maintains the site and provides access to its Bulletin.
EPA and Bird Conservation
The EPA has dedicated this Web site to bird conservation, based on the premise that clean air and clean water are as important to non human species as they are to humans. Information such as What Can You Do, Related EPA Programs, Bird Conservation Initiatives, Overview, and Bird Conservation Tools are the main sections.
Entomology Index of Internet Resources
This web-based directory and search engine of insect-related resources organizes information by content type (such as image galleries and institutions), biological taxonomy (beetles, grasshoppers, butterflies, etc.), and entomological subdivision (biological control, physiology, behavior). Keyword searching is also available.
Federation of American Scientists
This advocacy organization has extended its interest beyond the arms race to biomedical technology, information security, government secrecy, education, and energy efficiency. It is governed by a board of 20 and sponsored by 60 noble laureates. Although aimed at policymakers, this site has a wealth of information for students.
Human Genome Project information
Excellent site for information on genetic research, it's pros and cons, what diseases can be tested, insurance coverage, etc. Maintained by the Department of Energy.
National Agricultural Library (NAL) Catalog
The online catalog of the National Agricultural Library (NAL) allows users to search the books and articles held by the library, and to browse agricultural resources created by the US government (whether USDA or another department). The browse features include browsing by audience, or topic, and there is also the option of doing a general keyword search of NAL or the entire USDA.
Organic Production/Organic Good: Information Access Tools
This page of resources on alternative farming and organic production are provided through the National Agricultural Library (NAL). The main page provides a detailed overview of US Policy defining organic production, and includes a wealth of links to additional information.
National Biological Information Infrastructure
This collaborative program aims to provide increased access to information on the nation's biological resources. Search the site by disciplines such as botany, fisheries, biodiversity, and reptiles and amphibians. Geographic perspectives allows you to search internationally, nationally, and regionally for programs and activities. Current biological issues include topics such as coral reefs, invasive species, West Nile virus, and pollinator declines.
National Center for Biotechnology Information
Presents a database on human genes and genetic disorders, developed by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). Contains textual information, pictures, and reference information. Includes information on citing the database, database statistics, and searching the database. Links to the NCBI home page and to the Entrez database of MEDLINE articles.
National Council for Science and the Environment
This aims to be the single point for access to the worlds environmental information. It presents non-technical reports on such topics as pollution, biodiversity, population, and climate. Links to educational resources provide information on conservation biology programs at various universities. It contains a full text of 600 Congressional Resource Service Reports dealing with environmental issues.
NatureServe
A "network connecting science with conservation," this site focuses on the distribution and conservation status of plants and animals in the U.S. and Canada. Providing information on over 50,000 species, entries for each organism provide common name, scientific name, taxonomic hierarchy, distribution with maps, conservation status, and live history. There is in-depth coverage of rare and endangered species.
North American Mammals
This is a searchable database of all living mammals of North America by species name, family tree, conservation status, and by specific
location. It is provided by the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Special Collections detail bones, teeth and skulls of each species.
Plants database
Provides access to the National Plants Database, a single source of standardized
information about plants, offered by the U. S. Department of Agriculture
Natural Resources Conservation Service. Offers plant searches by scientific
name, common name, symbol, family, and genus, as well as information by
state. Includes information about wetlands, threatened and endangered
species, and phylogenetic information.
Plant Facts
Its core consists of a fact sheet database of over 60,000 agricultural extension documents from 40 U.S. and Canadian universities.
Images from the former Plant Dictionary include 5,000 photos of ornamental plants, insects, diseases, fruits, and vegetables.
Selected Internet Resources in Science and Technology
This guide prepared by the Science Reference Section of the Library of Congress lists selected resources on topics such as molecular biology, bioinformatics, medicine, and women in science, technology, and medicine. Other areas of research interest include astronomy, biology, climate, engineering, and oceanography. An Images link provides copyright-free graphics and photos from government websites.
TalkOrigins Archive: Exploring the Creation/Evolution Controversy
This site provides access to essays and articles on the scientific basis for the biological origins and evolution of life. The contents originally appeared on a Usenet discussion group focused on the evolution/creation controversy. The archive aims to refute the creationist arguments by offering such “must read” entries such as “What is Evolution/” God and Evolution: Can you accept both?” and the Five Major Misconceptions about Evolution.” The essays are not peer-reviewed but the extensive bibliographies provided will lead students to other scholarly sources.
The President's Council on Bioethics
A good place to start for finding information about bioethics of cloning
and related issues. The site was established by George W. Bush in 2001
to provide information about human bioethics such as stem cell research,
cloning, sex selection, bioethics in literature and much more.
Last Update: April 30, 2008
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