The Bio Best
Dateline: 10/30/97Several of my readers have asked for a compilation of the "Best of the Net" entries from our Net Links, so here it is! These are the outstanding websites in biology. Ranging from botany to virtual dissections, these sites are among the best on the net:
Animal CamsThe Visible Human Project
The goal of this project is to create whole "anatomically detailed, three-dimensional representations of the male and female human body."
BotanyAfricam: Waterhole Cam
View live images of wildlife at the water holes in the Djuma and Sabi Sabi Game Reserves.
EvolutionCarnivorous Plant Database
Searchable database with information on more than 3,000 carnivorous plants.
General BiologyThe Talk Origins Archive Search Page
Does life have a "purpose" or is it a mindless happenstance? Search the Talk Origins Archives for provocative answers from both viewpoints.
MicrobiologyThe Biology Project
A comprehensive learning resource for all areas in biology including genetics, cell biology, and biochemistry.
PreCollege (K-12)Cells Alive!
This site is an excellent demonstration of cells. It contains animated gifs and quicktime movies of various "cells in action." The graphics are too cool!
Science NewsNeuroScience for Kids
Many kids have wondered why we do the things we do. This site explains in simple terms the various functions of the nervous system.
SimulationsScienceDaily
For the latest science news from leading institutions, visit this site. The publishers aim to keep the site lively, informative, and understandable.
Teachers/EducatorsBiology 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. Includes evolution, RNA, mitochondria and hemoglobin labs.
Virtual DissectionsAccess Excellence Activities Exchange
The Activities Exchange contains biology classroom activities submitted by life science teachers participating in the Access Excellence program.
Do you have a suggested "Best of the Net" site? Come on over to the Biology Forum and share your thoughts, opinions, and feelings. 'Til next time...The Interactive Frog Dissection Tutorial
The title says it all! Dissect a frog without smelling any formaldehyde.
