Special: Biology Site of the Week 1999 Archive
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. For current picks see: Biology Site of the Week.
Pick for December 30, 1999 - January 5, 2000
Hubbard's Fish Anatomy
Contains detailed anatomical pictures of freshwater drum and striped bass fish.
Pick for December 23rd - 29th, 1999
Baby Elephant Cam
Keep track of the elephants at The National Zoo in Washington, DC.
Pick for December 16th - 22nd, 1999
MicrobeWorld
A wonderful resource for information about bacteria, fungi, and other microbes. Features a microbe portrait gallery, amazing but true microbe tales, educational resources for science teachers, and much more.
Pick for December 9th - 15th, 1999
Medicine and Biology Crossword Puzzles
Developed by the Medical Student Resource Guide, these crossword puzzles are designed for medical students, pre-medical students, AP biology students or anyone with an interest in biology.
Pick for December 2nd - 8th, 1999
Airborne Pathogen Database
Database that includes images and descriptions of airborne bacterial pathogens.
Pick for November 25th - December 1st, 1999
Micscape
Online microscopy magazine that explores the "miniature world."
Pick for November 18th - November 24th, 1999
The Visible Embryo
See the development of a human fetus from fertilization to the final week of pregnancy.
Pick for November 11th - November 17th, 1999
Online Biology Book
Excellent resource for learning about biology. Includes information on the nature of science and biology, cell division, photosynthesis, biodiversity, human evolution, and a host of other related topics.
Pick for November 4th - November 10th, 1999
The Virtual Cell Web Pages
Great site that uses 3D models and animations to illustrate specific cell biology concepts.
Pick for October 21st - October 27th, 1999
The Interactive Patient
What is it like to be a doctor? Find out with this simulated interaction with a patient.
Pick for October 14th - October 20th, 1999
The Big Picture Book of Viruses
Features a large collection of viral images and information on the taxonomy, genome, and morphology of various viruses.
Pick for October 7th - October 13th, 1999
Developmental Biology Cinema
View fascinating videos of developing embryos. Includes movies of mutant fly embryogenesis as well as quail-chick chimeras.
Pick for September 30th - October 6th, 1999
The Mad Scientist's Network
Here you will find scientists that answer questions in 26 areas of science including botany, cell biology, evolution, and zoology. If you have a biology question, the Mad Scientists have an answer!
Pick for September 23rd - 29th, 1999
Kimball's Biology Pages
This site is an online biology textbook adapted from John Kimball's text Biology. It is an excellent resource that offers current news and information about biology. Also included is an index/glossary of biology terms that are grouped alphabetically and by category.
Pick for September 16th - 22nd, 1999
Access Excellence
Wonderful site full of resources for high school biology and life science teachers. Teachers can share ideas, activities, lesson plans, advice, and collaborate on various projects.
Pick for September 9th - 15th, 1999
Scientific American
Scientific American offers excellent feature articles about everything from genetics to biotechnology. If you need an answer to a "burning" scientific question, don't be afraid to Ask the Experts.
Pick for September 2nd - 8th, 1999
Virtual Hospital: Human Brain Dissections
This online electronic atlas provides detailed information about the human brain and features images from actual brain dissections.
Pick for August 26th - September 1st, 1999
The Virtual Insectary
This online insect zoo provides information about insects and their importance to the ecosystem. You can also view fascinating insect images and learn about insect habitats.
Pick for August 19th - August 25th, 1999
The Biology Project
The Biology Project is a comprehensive learning resource for anyone interested in biology. It covers several topics including genetics, cell biology, and biochemistry.
Pick for August 12th - August 18th, 1999
Dennis Kunkel's Microscopy
Prize winning photographer Dennis Kunkel aims to study the microscopic world of insects and microorganisms. View amazing electron micrograph images of bacteria, fungi, insects, viruses, and more.
Pick for August 5th - August 11th, 1999
Human Physiology in Space
This site examines the physiological effects of space flight on the systems of the body. Discover how these studies have led to medical and technological advancements in science.
Pick for July 29th - August 4th, 1999
Carnivorous Plant Database
This searchable database contains information on over 3,000 carnivorous plants.
Pick for July 22nd - 28th, 1999
MRI of Embryos
Examine the anatomy of embryos from the inside out. Contains fantastic 3-D images and movies of animal and human embryos.
Pick for July 8th - 14th, 1999
OceanLink
Great site with loads of information and interesting facts about marine life. You can also find out about careers in the marine sciences or visit the Ask a Marine Scientist page for answers to marine science related questions.
Pick for July 1st - 7th, 1999
The Interactive Frog Dissection Tutorial
This site is a step-by-step instructional tutorial on how to dissect a frog. It contains still and motion visuals of preserved and pithed frogs. Best of all, you can observe a frog dissection without smelling any formaldehyde.
Pick for June 24th - 30th, 1999
Cells Alive!
This site is an excellent resource about cells. It contains animated gifs and QuickTime movies of various "cells in action." The graphics are simply amazing.
Pick for June 17th - 23rd, 1999
Biology Labs On-Line Project
California State University's virtual lab project allows you to become familiar with scientific research techniques through several biology based simulations. You can do everything from experimenting with the genetic code by creating your own RNA to experimenting with mutating fruit flies.
Pick for June 10th - 16th, 1999
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
An excellent resource for anyone interested in biology. You can find current biology news and research as well as job information. There is also a section for young scientists to ask biology questions or explore exciting science projects and laboratory demonstrations.
