Subject & Research Guides: Biology: Websites

Biology Websites

Animal Diversity Web
Animal Diversity Web (ADW) is an online database of animal natural history, distribution, classification, and conservation biology at the University of Michigan.
Insects and Entomology Index
Directory of websites with information on entomology on the internet.
Integrated Taxonomic Information System
Database of taxonomic information.
Internet Directory for Botany
Directory of websites with botanical information available on the internet
Marine Realms Information Bank
From the US Geological Survey, access to free online scientific information about oceans, coasts, and coastal watersheds.
Online Medical Dictionary
Brief definitions of medical terms.
USGS: Biological Resource Discipline
US Geological Survey's biological research programs central website.

Federal Science Libraries Network (FSLN)
The Federal Science Libraries Network (FSLN) is a one-stop, self-serve portal where you can access library services and search the print collections and repositories of seven science-based departments and agencies from a single place.
Bedford Institute of Oceanography
Research institute on marine biology and oceanography.
Canadian Soil Information System
From the National Land and Water Information Service, Agriculture Canada: information and data on Canada's soil systems.
Genomics.energy.gov
Information on programs like the Human Genome Project.
National Center for Biotechnology Information
NCBI site provides access to free databases and other information on genetics, bioinformatics, etc. From the US National Library of Medicine.
Natural Resources Canada
Government information on Canada's environment, ecosystems and natural resources.
USGS: Biological Resource Discipline
US Geological Survey's biological research programs central website.

Many articles are available as preprints or eprints before actual publication. Search these databases to find the "gray literature".

PubMed This link opens in a new window
Over 36 million citations for health-related scholarly literature from the US National Library of Medicine.

arXiv
Open access to over 500,000 e-prints in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science and more...
BioMed Central
Open access peer-reviewed journals in biology and medicine.

Open Access Resources - Biology

Resources

AAPS Open
Peer-reviewed. Supports the international community of experts in pharmaceutical sciences by providing a venue for articles that further the understanding of all aspects of the field.
Animal Cells and Systems
Animal Cells and Systems is the official journal of the Korean Society for Integrative Biology. This international, peer-reviewed journal publishes original papers that cover diverse aspects of biological sciences
BioDigital: 3D Human Visualization Platform for Anatomy and Disease
An interactive 3D model of the human body, which can be viewed through a browser or a virtual reality headset.
Bioengineered
BMC Molecular and Cell Biology
BMC Molecular and Cell Biology is an open access, peer-reviewed journal that considers articles on all aspects of the biology of cells.
Global Health Action
International peer-reviewed Open Access journal affiliated with the Unit of Epidemiology and Global Health, Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine at Umeå University, Sweden.
Physiological Reports
Peer reviewed research across all areas of basic, translational, and clinical physiology and allied disciplines.
Public Health Agency of Canada
The Public Health Agency of Canada empowers Canadians to improve their health. In partnership with others, its activities focus on preventing disease and injuries, promoting good physical and mental health, and providing information to support informed decision making. It values scientific excellence and provides national leadership in response to public health threats.

Evaluating Web Sources

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