Bioscience Resources
Molecular and cellular biology are some of the most rapidly progressive fields of science that we know of. Those involved in them must do their utmost to not only retain the knowledge required of them, but also to keep abreast of the latest findings and research. Long days and late nights in the labs can sometimes prove inconducive to this aim. Luckily, we've put together some of the Web's finest resources for you to peruse on those moments away from the beakers.
General Internet Bio Resources
- Molecular Biology. Stanford University has composed this excellent and comprehensive resource dedicated to molecular biology. Bone up on every facet of the field here.
- Molecular Biology Web Book. This is one of the best resources around for students of molecular biology. Clicking here will take you to an Internet textbook that's detailed and trustworthy.
- Science Daily. This web page features the latest in news and headlines regarding biology. It's a great way to stay up to date on the science.
- Cellular Biology. ThinkQuest has crafted this excellent resource on cellular bio basics. It was created in 1997, so do look elsewhere for the latest in the science.
- Cell Biology Animation. This is a phenomenal resource if only for the vibrant videos on offer here. DNA, mitosis, and more are all covered.
Selected Model Organism Databases
- Generic Model Organism Database. This resource was developed by biologists for biologists. It allows them to focus intensely on amassing their research as a community.
- Zebrafish Model Organism Database. One of the most interesting fish around has received its own database. Click here to get an idea of what all the fuss is about.
- ANISEED. This database focuses on invertebrate chordates. This site is not for laymen, and visitors can count on much strictly scientific diction as the primary mode of communcation.
- Equine Genome. This site provdes a model organism database for horses. The site also boasts affiliation with the Horse Genome Project.
- Yeast Genome. Your brain will raise alongside your bread on this database. It's dedicated to examining the yeast organism.
Banks and Tables
- Dynamic Periodic Table. This p-table blows everything else out of the water. Everything -- literally everything -- that you could want in the table appears here, beautifully.
- RCSB Protein Data Bank. Proteins are assembled, dissembled, dissected, and studied here. A great resource for anyone looking to learn what exactly goes into the study of proteins.
- Web Elements Table. This is a periodic table from a biological perspective. It's a great bridge between the fields of chemistry and biology.
- Everything Bio. This resource provides you with a listing of the most important words in molecular biology diction. This is a nice resource for students who want to learn how to talk the talk.
- Kimball's Biology Pages. This site is a basically an amazing dictionary geared toward cellular biology. Any word on the tip of your tongue is only a mouse click away here.
Search Engines and Links
- Baylor College of Medicine. Molecular biologists hail this as one of their favorite search engines. Search by protein, segment alignment, and more.
- Google Scholar. Use the uber-power of Google to find exactly what your research requires. Google is about to access an overwhelmingly large databse here.
- Expert Protein Analysis System. The Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics developed this helpful search engine. Protein sequences are the primary focus.
- Practical Molecular Biology. You can find a wealth of highly useful calculators for your research here. Many conversions are possible here as well.
- Highwire - Stanford. Stanford has put together a completely free assemblage of peer-reviewed articles on this page. More than a millon pieces of content are offered.