The life sciences refers to those branches of natural science that deals with the structure and behavior of living organisms, such as biology and its subsets.
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Action BioScience is an educational resource provided by the American Institute of Biological Sciences. Whether you are interested in the environment, genomics, evolution or biodiversity, you can find plenty of interesting material here. Some parts of the site are also available in Spanish. - Action BioScience
http://www.actionbioscience.org
American Society for Microbiology
The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) is a scientific organization that encourages research into microbiology. The Society also publishes papers on matters of public policy including biological weapons and government research programs. The website also has a Microbiology library for undergraduates interested in this field of science. - American Society for Microbiology
http://www.asm.org
American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists
The American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists is a scientific organization dedicated to the study of amphibians, fishes and reptiles. You can read about the Society's journal, Copeia, here. The website also has job listings for herpetologists and ichthyologists. - American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists
http://www.asih.org
American Society of Plant Biologists
The American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB) is a scientific organization that brings together biologists who specialize in plants. The website has a wealth of information including videos and photos from the Society's annual meeting. You can also download plant biology podcasts here. The website also has special resources reserved for members of the Society only. - American Society of Plant Biologists
http://www.aspb.org
AmphibiaWeb is a searchable database that provides related information on amphibian biology and conservation. The website provides information about amphibian decline, species numbers, new species and other amphibian facts such as the largest genus of frogs. The website also allows you to search the database by species accounts, photos, literature, calls/videos or by browsing the species lists. The website also features a glossary of scientific terms, cartograms and researchers information. - AmphibiaWeb
http://www.amphibiaweb.org
The Australian Museum's official website. You can find out about the museum's collections on this site. You can also purchase items from the Australian Museum shop. - Australian Museum
http://www.amonline.net.au/
Biological Magnetic Resonance Data Bank
The Biological Magnetic Resonance Data Bank (BMRB) provides detailed scientific data on nucleic acids, proteins and other biomolecules from NMR Spectroscopy. The Programmers' Corner section of the website provides useful software to help manage access and manage this valuable research data. Researchers can also deposit data here. - Biological Magnetic Resonance Data Bank
http://www.bmrb.wisc.edu
Bioresearch Online is a commercial website where you can find out about the latest biological research equipment and discoveries. You can also arrange for outsourcing and diagnostics if you need support in addition to equipment. You can also request a quote for bioresearch equipment through this website. - Bioresearch Online
http://www.bioresearchonline.com
Biannual scientific journal that publications articles on research and teaching relating to the biosciences. Previous articles have been published on student understanding, reasoning in bioscience and other fields. - Bioscience Education
http://bio.ltsn.ac.uk/journal/
An online resource dedicated to a variety of bug specie across the that harbors the United States and Canada. Includes photo gallery, a clickable guide, links, books and other data. - BugGuide
http://www.bugguide.net
The Butterfly website is a service for people who enjoy butterflies, education and other resources on these insects. You can also use this website to find butterfly exhibits. The website also explains how to farm butterflies, including using organic methods. The website also explains butterfly conservation. - Butterfly
http://www.butterflywebsite.com
The Butterfly Site is one of the Internet's best sources of information on butterflies. You can also learn how to rear butterflies here. The website also has plenty of fun facts on butterflies. There is also a dedicated section on monarch butterflies as well. - Butterfly Site
http://www.thebutterflysite.com
Cal Photos is a collection of more than 100,000 photos of plants, animals, people and more. The site will be of great interest to those interested in biology: you can search for organisms by either their scientific name or common name. You can also search for photos by the name of the photographer who took them. - Calphotos
http://calphotos.berkeley.edu/
Cell and Molecular Biology Online
Cell and Molecular Biology Online is a great education and research resource for everybody interested in this field of science. You can find out about the field's research protocols and methods as well as research publications here. The website also has career resources for those in the field. The education section of the website provides information on biology courses and videos to supplement your learning. - Cell and Molecular Biology Online
http://www.cellbio.com
Information resource dedicated to cicada, with links to various cicada sites. Includes photos, videos, cicada news, Q&A index, message boards and a merchandise store. - Cicada Mania
http://www.cicadamania.com
The College of Natural Resources at the University of California at Berkeley is an academic unit dedicated to studying natural resources. You can find information about the undergraduate majors offered through the college including environmental sciences from this site. You can also find out about the college's research centers here. - College of Natural Resources
http://nature.berkeley.edu/
DNA testing services company offering reliable, accurate and affordable DNA Paternity Testing in Ireland. - easyDNA Ireland - DNA Testing
http://www.easydna.ie/
European Molecular Biology Organization
The European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) promotes molecular life sciences in Europe. The EMBO also has programs to encourage more women to participate in science. You can also find information on the organization's plenary lectures here. - European Molecular Biology Organization
http://www.embo.org
European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
The European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) is a scientific organization that stimulates research and education in this field of biology. The website provides an online lecture library and position papers to encourage greater understanding of clinical microbiology. You can also find out details about the Society's courses here. - European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
http://www.escmid.org
Fish At University of Washington
The University of Washington's Fish collection is an academic or organization that supports teaching and research in subjects relating to finish and aquatic biology. You can also find it the hours and location of the collection here if you would like to make a visit. You can also search the collection's database on this website. - Fish At University of Washington
http://artedi.fish.washington.edu/
The FlyBase website provides biological data on drosophilia genes and genomes. You can search by Dmel, insect name and more to find the right data for your research. The website also covers organ and tissue development in the drosophila fly.. The Interactive Fly makes learning about flies even easier. - FlyBase
http://flybase.net
Provides an entertaining and informational resource dedicated to frogs. Includes frog facts, care and maintenance information, art gallery, interactive fun and games, and other froggy contents. - FrogLand!
http://www.allaboutfrogs.org
FrogWeb is a biological information website that provides details on amphibian malformations and declines. The website also provides general information on frog species. The website also as a special section for children. This website is maintained by the Center for Biological Informatics of the U.S. Geological Survey. - FrogWeb
http://www.frogweb.gov
The Hidden Forrest is a New Zealand website dedicated to the interesting things one can find living in forests. You can find photos and descriptions of fungi, lichens, slime moulds and other things here. The site still has some missing photos in some ares but there is plenty of interest here. - Hidden Forrest
http://www.hiddenforest.co.nz
Human Frontier Science Program
Supports innovative research on the mechanisms of living organisms. The Program offers a variety of fellowships and grants that support other scientists interested in these subjects. You can also access the Program's publications here, some of which are based on original research. - Human Frontier Science Program
http://www.hfsp.org
The Micriobiology Information portal website is a scientific website that provides articles and other information on this field of science, including education, careers and more. You can also find articles on bio terrorism, food microbiology, medical microbiology and related fields. - Micriobiology Information
http://www.microbes.info/
The Microbiology Network is a scientific resource that helps you connect with others who study microbiology. One of the most interesting sections of the website provides white papers on lab operations like gram staining and counting colonies as well. - Microbiology Network
http://www.microbiol.org
The Microbiology On-line website has educational information for students and others interested in microbiology. The website also has information on how to teach and understand this field safely. There is also general information on microbes and how they are classified and studied. - Microbiology On-line
http://www.microbiologyonline.org.uk
The Owl Pages is a biology website dedicated to owls. The Owl Photo Gallery has photos of many different owls from around the world. There is also a list of the world's owl species available. Researchers may find the website's owl bibliography to be useful. - Owl Pages
http://www.owlpages.com
Pelagic Shark Research Foundation
The Pelagic Shark Research Foundation is a scientific organization that encourages study of sharks in and around Monterey Bay and San Francisco Bay. The website also explains the internal and external anatomy of sharks. The Foundation also runs shark conservation programs. - Pelagic Shark Research Foundation
http://www.pelagic.org
An independent international charity that works to achieve the responsible and evidence-based application of biomedical science for health. - PHG Foundation
http://www.phgu.org.uk/
Offers free access via the web to large collections of recorded physiologic signals and related open-source software, as a public service funded by NIH's National Center for Research Resources. - PhysioNet
http://www.physionet.org/
Database of research protocols in bioscience including molecular biology, cell biology, immunology, plant biology, developmental biology, and more. - Protocol Online
http://www.protocol-online.org/
The Reef Education Network (REN) is an educational website that has information on reefs and corral. The website also has information on how reefs grow and develop. The website also has an explanation of the reef development and a glossary of reef terminology. - Reef Education Network
http://www.reef.edu.au/
The Seattle Biomedical Research Institute (SBRI) is a research organization dedicated to eliminating the world's most dangerous infectious diseases. One of the Institute's most interesting programs is the BioQuest science education program that helps teachers and students learn more about biology. - SBRI.org
http://www.sbri.org/
Society for Reproduction and Fertility
Publishes quality scientific papers, news, events and reviews about all topics of reproductive biology. - Society for Reproduction and Fertility
http://www.srf-reproduction.org/
Provides Biology information and resources geared towards high school students and teachers. Includes lesson plans, wen lessons, web quests, images, quizzes and a student gallery. - The Biology Corner
http://www.biologycorner.com
The British Toxicology Society
Comprised of toxicologists from industrial, pharmaceutical, academic, and regulatory organizations. - The British Toxicology Society
http://www.thebts.org/
Contains several titles covering the full spectrum of biomedical and life sciences including journals. - Trends Journals
http://www.trends.com/