Biology

Foodborne pathogenic microorganisms and toxins are covered. From the FDA and the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.

Human evolution from several perspectives. The main portions of this are an "interactive documentary" and a timeline. From the Institute of Human Origins.

Short video segments on how the human brain works. From the National Institute of Mental Health.

All about mammalian brains.

Excellent images of all aspects of cell biology. Images are free to use for education. From the American Society for Cell Biology.

This site describes itself as "an ambitious project to organize and make available via the Internet virtually all information about life present on Earth." They plan to have a page on each organism on earth.

Integrative genetic and molecular based evolution case studies, power point slides, modules, and games.

Website on the beginnings of cellular life. Great illustrations.

Interactive and educational views of the human body using animations and illustrations.

Illustrations and podcasts on human anatomy from a doctor and professor at Cambridge University.

An easy-to-use introduction to genes and genetics. From the University of Utah. Includes exploration of cloning, stem cells, and gene therapy.

Online learning materials including open textbooks, courses, journal articles, and technology-based learning materials.

Excellent introduction to a variety of topics relating to microbes, focusing on their roles in different ecosystems. Good illustrations.

Created by Dr. Michael Richardson at the University of Washington.

A national resource for molecular biology information that provides access to extensive resources created and maintained by NCBI about molecular biology, biochemistry, and genetics, including GenBank, the Genome Projects, and various molecular databases.