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Advanced Placement Biology
Information for students and teachers about preparing for the Advanced Placement Biology examination. Includes tips on how to develop a successful AP Biology program, practice exams, quizzes, lab tips, books and more.

Homework Help
Information and resources to help you answer some of your biology homework questions. Includes information on the human body, biomes, cells, science fair projects and more.

Students/PreCollege
Innovative and exciting biology sites for elementary, middle school and high school students.

Teachers/Educators
Biology curricular resource sites for elementary, middle school and high school teachers and educators.

Virtual Dissections/Simulations
Dissect a frog without smelling any formaldehyde and rebuild it when you're done or try your hand at evolving your own artificial life forms.

Anatomy/Physiology
Learn about the various anatomical structures of the body. You can also view mind-boggling pictures of the human brain or learn about the physiological effects of diving.

Biochemistry
Ever wanted to find out what they study in the medical biochemistry course? Now's your chance! Find online biochemistry courses and tutorials.

Biotechnology
Want the latest biotechnology news and information? These resources provide a comprehensive look into biotechnology careers, news, labs and more.

Botany
Find information on plant viruses or search databases for a particular herb or plant.

Journey into the Cell
Explore the structure and function of the parts of a eukaryotic cell. Learn about the nucleus of the cell, ribosomes, mitochondria and more.

Cell Biology
Learn about plant and animal cell parts, cell division, and protein synthesis. You can even view time-lapse images of growing human melanoma cancer cells.

Cell Division
Learn about the process of cell division and reproduction in animals.

Developmental Biology
Learn about the embryology of amphibians, humans, and more. You can even view video sequences of developing embryos.

Evolution/Paleontology
Read an interesting discussion about the evolution/creation debate or view plant, human, and dinosaur fossils.

Genetics
Find information about research concerning the Human Genome Project. You can also search an online catalog of genes and genetic disorders.

Insects
View images of virtual insects and spiders. If you happen to be hungry, you can also find a recipe for Banana Worm Bread.

Marine Biology
Get information on how to become a marine biologist or search a database that contains over 2,000 marine species.

Microbiology/Bacteriology/Virology
Find information on cells, bacteria, viruses and other microbes. You can also view some great electron micrograph viral and bacterial images.

Molecular Biology
Contains a multitude of molecular biology protocols and lab techniques. There is also a terrific guide for beginners in molecular biology.

Structural Biology
Learn about the molecular structure of amino acids, proteins and other macromolecules.

Zoology
Track the migrations of different animals or search an extensive database for animal species.

Animal Cams
See what it is like to live in a bee hive. View animals and flora in either their natural or man-made habitats.

Clip Art/Software
Collection of biology related software, clip art images, graphics and photos. Includes anatomy, physiology, genetics and molecular modeling software.

Forensics
Find out how DNA fingerprinting is being used for paternity, criminal and personal identification.

General Biology
Find comprehensive learning resources for all areas in biology. You can also find definitions for biological terms or learn about women and minority biologists.

Health/Medicine
Calculate your risk for heart disease or find out about over 6,000 rare diseases and associated clinical trials.

Jobs and Internships/Summer Programs
Assistance for job-hunters in the biological and biomedical sciences. You can also find summer research programs and internships for precollege and college undergraduate students.

Science Museums/Zoos
Take online tours of science museum exhibits or view exciting animal exhibits.

Science News
Get the latest information on science, biotechnology, and environmental news.

Animal Behavior
Learn why animals exhibit certain behavioral characteristics.

Astrobiology
Keep abreast of the latest news and information related to astrobiology. Includes links to articles and sites with information about life on other planets.

Threatened and Endangered Species
Each threatened or endangered species is a unique situation which demands special attention and research.

Understanding Basic Genetics
All about basic genetics and genetics-related concepts. Find out about the history of genetics-realated research, learn basic terminology, learn about genetics-related disease and more.

Biology How Tos
Learn how to make a candy DNA model, how to extract DNA from a banana and more.

Plant Databases
Plant names, plant genetics, and other plant information databases.

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