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History of Biomedicine - Extensive historical perspective of the medical and biomedical fields, including useful biomedical research links. From the Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm.
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Biotech Chronicles - A brief history of biotech discoveries which continue to influence the field today. Features essays on genetics and DNA research, and profiles of some of the influential individuals.
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The Alfred Russel Wallace Page - Contains information about the English naturalist, including commentaries, full-text of some of his writings, and bibliographies.
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A Brief History of Marine Biology and Oceanography - Historical overview of marine sciences from the bronze age to the 20th century, with images and a timeline.
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Life Sciences in the Twentieth Century - History of Science Society newsletter article, by Garland Allen, 1997.
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Jan Swammerdam - Describes the life and work of this 17th century Dutch microscopist.
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Biographies of Biologists - Alphabetical list of biologists' and paleontologists' biographies maintained by the University of California Museum of Paleontology.
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Bioexplorer: History of Biology - A collection of links covering history of biology.
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Jean Linden - The 19th century Belgian who explored and horticulturist who specialized in orchids.
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Journal of the History of Biology - "Devoted to the history of the biological sciences, with additional interest and concern in philosophical and social issues confronting biology." Table of contents, author instructions, and subscription information are available for free.
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UCMP Evolution Wing - Excellent evolution resource provided by the University of California. Also contains an interesting account of Darwin's evolutionary antecendants.
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Evolution: Selected Papers and Commentary - Full-text versions of key papers in evolutionary biology from the nineteenth century onwards, with particular emphasis on the work of William Bateson and Darwin's close research associate, George Romanes.
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The World of Richard Dawkins - Biographical and research resource about the evolutionary biologist, including a schedule of events, list of publications, and other resources in evolution.
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Biochemistry History - Short biographies of Biochemists Marshall Nirenberg, who cracked the genetic code, and Sir Frederick Gowland Hopkins, discoverer of vitamins
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The Huxley File - The works of Thomas Henry Huxley (1825-1895): physiologist, anatomist, anthropologist, agnostic, educator, and Darwin's bulldog.
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John Obadiah Westwood: Nature Artist - Features text and naturalistic art.
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The History of Evolution - Not just the historical aspects of evolution, but also the evolution of all species.
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Lefalophodon - An informal and incomplete guide to the history of evolutionary biology from about 1800 to about 1950. Its main emphases are on the late 19th century and on paleontology.
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Evolution of Evolution - Essay on the interaction of human history, including women's history, and the development of evolution theory.
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Joseph Dalton Hooker - A leading nineteenth century botanist, and close friend of Charles Darwin.
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Galton, Francis: Pioneer of Heredity - A critical account of the nineteenth century scientist's work on genetics, evolution and biological statistics. Book written by Michael Bulmer, in PDF format.
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Hans Spemann Bio And Photo - Contains information about Hans Spemann 1935 Nobel Laureate in Medicine
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Robert Hooke - Site devoted to the life and work of Robert Hooke, one of the leading scientists of 17th century England, and first Curator of Experiments at the Royal Society.
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Fabre, Jean-Henri Casimir ( 1823 - 1915 ) - The life and work of this entomologist. E-Texts and Gallery.
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The Discovery of the Cell - The site is devoted to the history of the cell biology for the last 400 years.
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Historica Botanica - Includes profiles of botanists in the 19th and 20th centuries English speaking world.
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International Society for the History, Philosophy, and Social Studies of Biology (ISHPSSB) - The Society sponsors an annual meeting, a listserv, and semiannual newsletters, and offers educational resources and a beginner's guide for research in the history of biology.
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  • The History of Pearls - The exact time when pearls entered the history books is unknown, as they were discovered long before pen was ever put to paper. 300 B.C. is one of the earliest written recordings of pearls. Marco Polo also wrote of pearls in his travels. They were prized ...
  • The History of Dogs - The History of dogs

    Dogs belong to the Canid family (Canidae).

    Dogs first appeared about 40 million years ago, before any other carnivore families like bears or cats.

    Carnivores have a pair of teeth similar to blades that are called c...
  • The History of Coffee -
    The History of Coffee

    Coffee was discovered in Eastern Africa in an area known as Ethiopia. A popular legend tells of a goat herder named Kaldi. One day he noticed his goats acting frisky after eating berries from a bush. Kaldi tried the berri...
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  • History of Spain - The History of Spain, and how it all begun. The Iberian Peninsula was first inhabited around 8000,000 BC and has long been subject to foreign influences. The history of Spain starts from 11th centur...
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  • The History of Yoga - The history of yoga is long and steeped in tradition. Contrary to what some people may believe, yoga was not developed as the newest way to slim down so they could fit into a smaller pants size.

    The history of yoga goes back 5,000 years. It origin...


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