Biology

BioImages - Virtual Fieldguide for UK Biodiversity
Large selection of pictures of organisms, mostly British in origin. Images are an aid to identification, showing different stages, states and views of the organisms. Search the database or follow a taxonomic tree.
www.bioimages.org.uk/

Biology4All
Biology resources for educators, pupils and the general public from the University of Central Lancashire.
www.biology4all.com/

Centre for Ecology & Hydrology Homepage
Undertakes research, and monitoring in terrestrial and freshwater sciences.
www.ceh.ac.uk/

Deep Sea World
The National Aquarium of Scotland. Find out about British marine life as well as tropical and sub tropical exhibits.
www.deepseaworld.com/

Human Genome Mapping Project Resource Centre
The HGMP-RC provides resources for research workers in the field of genetics. Sponsored by the UK Medical Research Council.
www.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk/

International Herpetological Society
UK reptile society with a worldwide membership. Site includes information on membership, society merchandise and basic reptile care.
www.international-herp-society.co.uk

National Biological Standards Board (UK)
Multi-disciplinary scientific establishment responsible for safeguard and enhance public health by standardizing and controlling biological substances used in medicine. Provides information about NBSB, biological standards and publications.
www.nibsc.ac.uk

Nottingham Arabidopsis Stock Centre
Provides seed from up to 200 different lines of Thale cress for academic and research purposes.
nasc.nott.ac.uk/

The Postcode Plants Database
Documents native trees, shrubs and flowers by specific locality.
www.nhm.ac.uk/science/projects/fff/

UK University Biology and BioScience Departments
Links to over 300 UK university biology and bioscience departments, including medical, dental, veterinary, nursing and midwifery schools.
www.biology4all.com/biosci_depts.asp

University of Southampton BioInformatics Data Server
DNA and Protein sequencing resources.
molbiol.soton.ac.uk/