Special: Biology Site of the Week
There are many exciting and informative Biology Web sites. Each week, I'll pick a unique site that I deem to be outstanding. If you have a suggestion, send email to Regina.
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BioInteractive: Virtual Labs
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Pick for June 15th - 21st, 2000
Nanoworld
This site offers a collection of highly magnified biological images. You can even take the "What is it?" quiz to see if you can identify the "mystery images."
Pick for June 8th - 14th, 2000
Gray's Anatomy of the Human Body
Bartleby.com's edition of the classic 1918 publication Gray's Anatomy of the Human Body. Includes a subject index and hundreds of illustrations.
Pick for June 1st - 7th, 2000
ExpertCentral.com
Get answers to your biology questions from a host of biology experts.
Pick for May 25th - 31st, 2000
CyberGenome
A directory of information on various genomes including human, mouse, drosophila, yeast and more. Also includes information on genome databases, virtual labs and tutorials.
Pick for May 18th - 24th, 2000
The Standard Deviants
View over 20,000 images of insects, mammals, reptiles, fish, amphibians, birds and more. Also includes clipart images and animated GIFs.
Pick for May 11th - 17th, 2000
Animal Pictures Archive
View over 20,000 images of insects, mammals, reptiles, fish, amphibians, birds and more. Also includes clipart images and animated GIFs.
Pick for May 4th - 10th, 2000
101 Dolphin Questions
Want to know how many species of dolphin there are? Here you will find answers to commonly asked questions about dolphins, as well as some nice pictures.
Pick for April 27, 2000 - May 3, 2000
National Geographic's Dinosaur Eggs
Go on a virtual hunt for dinosaur eggs and watch as scientists reveal the embryos inside. The site also contains a QuickTime VR movie gallery of dinosaur eggs and embryos. Browsers will need the QT plug-in for viewing.
Pick for April 20th - 26th, 2000
Hot Toads! MicroCam
View microscopic slide images of various botanical substances. If you think you can identify an image, submit your guess and find out if you're right.
Pick for April 13th - 19th, 2000
Science's NextWave
Excellent resource for students and teachers with information on various science careers. Includes forums for discussing career opportunities. You must register for entrance, but registration is free.
Pick for April 6th - 12th, 2000
CyberEd
A wonderful collection of 3D VRML images and QuickTime movies of various insects and spiders.
Pick for March 30, 2000 - April 5, 2000
Virtual Insects
A wonderful collection of 3D VRML images and QuickTime movies of various insects and spiders.
Pick for March 23rd - 29th, 2000
The Idea Channel
Listen to video taped conversations with Nobel Prize winners Christian
de Duve, Marshall Nirenberg and other leading biology researchers. Topics for discussion include evolution and the future of life as well as learning and memory.
Pick for March 16th - 22nd, 2000
ScienceMaster
A wonderful resource for K-12 students. Find current articles, news, games and quizzes that make learning about biology fun.
Pick for March 9th - 15th, 2000
GeneLetter
This online magazine provides current news and research information about genetics and discusses the ethical issues surrounding certain genetic practices in the health and medical fields.
Pick for March 2nd - 8th, 2000
LabOnWeb
Here you will find a collection of "online lab protocols and life science research tools." This site is intended for use by "biologists, biology students, bioinformaticians and life science researchers."
Pick for February 24, 2000 - March 1, 2000
NatureExplorer.com
A comprehensive guide to the world of nature. Discover interesting facts about animals, people and ecosystems.
Pick for February 17th - 23rd, 2000
Human Body Adventure
"A virtual cartoon dissection intended for a middle school-aged audience." Kids can learn about body systems and discover interesting facts about the human body.
Pick for February 10th - 16th, 2000
Genetic Science Learning Center
Excellent resource for anyone interested in genetics. Features information on basic genetics, genetic disorders, genetic research and DNA extraction techniques.
Pick for February 3rd - 9th, 2000
Designer Genes
Information on cloning, bioengineering and genetics. You can even take quizzes in preparation for the AP Biology exam.
Pick for January 27th, 2000 - February 2nd, 2000
Natural History Museum's VR Fossils
Download data sets from several scanned fossil specimens and manipulate them on your computer. Must have a VRML plug-in or VRML browser to view pages.
Pick for January 20th - 26th, 2000
Darwin 2000
Project designed to help students understand the relationship between evolution and molecular biology. Allows students to do online research activities in biocomputing, bioinformatics, evolution and molecular biology.
Pick for January 13th - 19th, 2000
Sheep Brain Dissection
A step-by-step guide on how to dissect a brain. Learn about brain anatomy, structure and function.
Pick for January 6th - 12th, 2000
Ken's Bio-Web Resources
Wonderful resource for finding biology information on the Web. Subject areas include: animal structure/function, cell chemistry, cell structure/function, ecology, evolution, general biology references, mendelian genetics, molecular genetics, human physiology, microbiology and plant physiology.
