General Biology Sites:

BioServe Space Technologies
BioServe Space Technologies is a non-profit, NASA-sponsored Research Partnership Center (RPC) located at the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado. Their mission is to develop new or improved products through space life science research in partnership with industry, academia and government.

Yahoo Directory of biology resources
Provides links to other sites covering such topics as anatomy, biochemistry, biodiveristy, botany, mycology, evolution, genetics, and zoology.

ThinkQuest Internet Challenge Library - Science Resources
Interactive internet tutorial sites covering topics such as cell biology, plants, ecology, evolution and genetics. Many of the tutorials have glossaries and quizzes.

The Biology Project
This site contains several interactive tutorials on such topics as biochemistry, cell biology, developmental biology, Mendelian genetics, molecular biology and immunology.

BioZone
Provides links to biology related sites. Topics covered include animal behaviour, biology, biodiversity, cell biology, conservation, evolution, ecology, genetics and resource management.

Classification of Living Things
An introduction to the principles of taxonomy with a focus on human classification categories. Interactive tutorials covering principles of classification, kingdom to subphylum, etc. Interactive quizzes follow each tutorial. Also provides a table of the kingdoms, links to related sites and a glossary of terms. Includes photos and sounds for correct pronunciation.

Integrated Taxonomic Information System
Searchable database containing authoritative taxonomic information on plants, animals, fungi and microbes of North America and the world.

Tree of Life Web Project
Provides information about the evolutionary history and characteristics of groups of organisms. Provides taxon-specific information.

Biochemistry Sites:
BioTech
Provides basic information about biology and chemistry. Site includes an illustrated dictionary, chemical acronyms database, introduction to glycolysis, and an introduction to bioinformatics.

BRENDA
The comprehensive Enzyme Information System
Main collection of enzyme functional data available freely to academic users.

Biodiversity Sites:
NatureServe
Describes the distribution and conservation status of plants and animals in the US and Canada.

Botany Sites:
Garden Web Glossary of Botanical Terms
Botanical glossary with over 4,400 terms relating to botany, gardening, horticulture and landscape architecture.

Cell Biology Sites:
Cells Alive!
Provides basic information about cell biology, immunology, microbiology, microscopy and cell models. Beautiful photos, diagrams and animations. Interactive tutorials and quizzes also available.

The WWW virtual library of cell biology
Links to various sites covering topics related to cell biology. Some very nice on-line textbooks are included.

Ecology Sites:
Ecology WWW page
Provides links to ecology related Sites aimed at students, teachers and researchers. Updated regularly.

Fire Ecology Database
Provides access to a broad range of fire-related information such as control of wildfires and prescribed burning. Currently contains 10,800 citations, many with abstracts. Covers books, journal articles, conferences and government documents. Also provides access to a fire ecology thesaurus.

Evolution Sites:
Evolution Wing
Interactive exhibits trace evolutionary thought over time with emphasis on the contributions of the key scientists.

Genetics Sites:
DNA from the Beginning
Interactive tutorials covering the history of DNA discoveries, heredity and various aspects of genes. Audio and video clips plus problems and quizzes.

Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center Provides information on the Human Genome Project; Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) of the project, links to genetic and genomic resources plus a glossary of genetic terms.

Genetic Code
Online version of the genetic code indicating the position of the codon and the codes for the amino acids.

Genetics Education Center
Site geared towards educators and students. Provides links to information on such topics as the human genome project, education resources, lesson plans, careers and glossaries.

Genome Glossary
glossary of genetic terms from the Human Genome Program.

Human Genome Project Information
Electronic version of "Genomics and its Impact on Medicine and Society : A 2001 Primer".

Information for Genetic Professionals
Site geared towards genetic counselors, clinical geneticists and medical geneticists. Provides links to clinical, research and educational resources.

NCBI Genetics Review
National Library of Medicine site covering basic genetics concepts and information. Provides links to related sites.

Virtual Library on Genetics
Extensive collection of links on chromosomes, organisms, countries and other topics.

Microbiology Sites:
Basic Primer of Infectious Disease
Interactive tutorials covering bacteria and infections. Provides links to related information.

Cytokines Online Pathfinder Encyclopaedia
Site provides access to many mini-dictionaries covering such topics as Apoptosis, Chemokines, Cells, Hematology, Metalloproteinase and Virulence Factors. Also provides links to cytokine research topics and sites.

Microbes.info
A microbiology information portal. Provides links to microbiology related web sites. Topics covered include General Microbiology; Food, Industrial and Environmental Microbiology; Medical and Veterinary Microbiology; and news and events. Very broad coverage.

All the Virology on the WWW
Extensive links to other virology related sites on the Internet. Aimed at professionals and the general public. Topics include emerging viruses, plant viruses, graduate programs, on-line virology courses and tutorials, AIDS and HIV, and dictionaries.

Prairie Sites:
Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Centre
Saskatchewan Watershed Authority
Information about wetlands, native prairie and streambanks. Links to publications, many of which are available online. Focus on stewardship.

Zoology Sites:
The Cephalopod Page
Informative site about squids, octopus and cuttlefish. Includes pictures and other relevant info about the various species.

The Endangered Species Program
Current articles and information on endangered species from the US Fish and Wildlife Service.

TNHC North American Freshwater Fishes Index
Taxonomically structured index to TNHC Fish WWW images, distribution maps, and general information on freshwater fishes of North America.