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http://www.meer.org/mbhist.htm
A Brief History of Marine Biology and Oceanography Open in a new browser window
   Historical overview of marine sciences from the bronze age to the 20th century, with images and a timeline.
   http://www.meer.org/mbhist.htm
http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/archives/exhibits/westwood/
A Victorian Renaissance Man: John Obadiah Westwood Open in a new browser window
   Exhibits materials about the life and work of a prolific nineteenth-century entomologist, archaeologist, and biological illustrator.
   http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/archives/exhibits/westwood/
http://www.calstatela.edu/faculty/nthomas/biochem.htm
Biochemistry History Open in a new browser window
   Short biographies of Biochemists Marshall Nirenberg, who cracked the genetic code, and Sir Frederick Gowland Hopkins, discoverer of vitamins
   http://www.calstatela.edu/faculty/nthomas/biochem.htm
http://www.bioexplorer.net/History_of_Biology/
Bioexplorer: History of Biology Open in a new browser window
   A collection of links covering history of biology.
   http://www.bioexplorer.net/History_of_Biology/
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/help/topic/history.html
Biographies of Biologists Open in a new browser window
   Alphabetical list of biologists' and paleontologists' biographies maintained by the University of California Museum of Paleontology.
   http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/help/topic/history.html
http://www.accessexcellence.org/AB/BC/
Biotech Chronicles Open in a new browser window
   Variety of resources for teaching the history of biotechnology, including timelines, biographies, and stories.
   http://www.accessexcellence.org/AB/BC/
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/history/evolution.html
Enter Evolution: Theory and History Open in a new browser window
   Evolutionary topics and scientists in their historical context - from Museum of Paleontology, UC-Berkeley.
   http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/history/evolution.html
http://www.math.utah.edu/~heidi/evol0.html
Evolution of Evolution Open in a new browser window
   Essay on the interaction of human history, including women's history, and the development of evolution theory.
   http://www.math.utah.edu/~heidi/evol0.html
http://post.queensu.ca/~forsdyke/evolutio.htm
Evolution: Selected Papers and Commentary Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://post.queensu.ca/~forsdyke/evolutio.htm
http://www.efabre.net/
Fabre, Jean-Henri Casimir ( 1823 - 1915 ) Open in a new browser window
   The life and work of this entomologist. E-Texts and Gallery.
   http://www.efabre.net/
http://www.francisgalton.com/
Galton, Francis: Pioneer of Heredity Open in a new browser window
   A critical account of the nineteenth century scientist's work on genetics, evolution and biological statistics. Book written by Michael Bulmer, in PDF format.
   http://www.francisgalton.com/
http://bio.p9.org.uk/hans_spemann.html
Hans Spemann Bio And Photo Open in a new browser window
   Contains information about Hans Spemann 1935 Nobel Laureate in Medicine
   http://bio.p9.org.uk/hans_spemann.html
http://historicabotanica.blogspot.com/
Historica Botanica Open in a new browser window
   Miscellany, reference information and research concerning the history of botany.
   http://historicabotanica.blogspot.com/
http://www.mic.ki.se/History.html
History of Biomedicine Open in a new browser window
   Extensive historical perspective of the medical and biomedical fields, including useful biomedical research links. From the Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm.
   http://www.mic.ki.se/History.html
http://www.ishpssb.org/
International Society for the History, Philosophy, and Social Studies of Biology (ISHPSSB) Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.ishpssb.org/
http://www.janswammerdam.net/
Jan Swammerdam Open in a new browser window
   Describes the life and work of this 17th century Dutch microscopist.
   http://www.janswammerdam.net/
http://www.jeanlinden.info/
Jean Linden Open in a new browser window
   The 19th century Belgian who explored and horticulturist who specialized in orchids.
   http://www.jeanlinden.info/
http://www.jdhooker.org.uk/
Joseph Dalton Hooker Open in a new browser window
   A leading nineteenth century botanist, and close friend of Charles Darwin.
   http://www.jdhooker.org.uk/
http://www.wkap.nl/journalhome.htm/0022-5010
Journal of the History of Biology Open in a new browser window
   "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.
   http://www.wkap.nl/journalhome.htm/0022-5010
http://www.nceas.ucsb.edu/~alroy/lefa/lophodon.html
Lefalophodon Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.nceas.ucsb.edu/~alroy/lefa/lophodon.html
http://depts.washington.edu/hssexec/newsletter/1997/allen.html
Life Sciences in the Twentieth Century Open in a new browser window
   History of Science Society newsletter article, by Garland Allen, 1997.
   http://depts.washington.edu/hssexec/newsletter/1997/allen.html
http://www.roberthooke.org.uk/
Robert Hooke Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.roberthooke.org.uk/
http://www.wku.edu/~smithch/index1.htm
The Alfred Russel Wallace Page Open in a new browser window
   Contains information about the English naturalist, including commentaries, full-text of some of his writings, and bibliographies.
   http://www.wku.edu/~smithch/index1.htm
http://www.discoveryofthecell.net
The Discovery of the Cell Open in a new browser window
   The site is devoted to the history of the cell biology for the last 400 years.
   http://www.discoveryofthecell.net
http://pespmc1.vub.ac.be/HISTEVOL.html
The History of Evolution Open in a new browser window
   Not just the historical aspects of evolution, but also the evolution of all species.
   http://pespmc1.vub.ac.be/HISTEVOL.html
http://aleph0.clarku.edu/huxley/
The Huxley File Open in a new browser window
   The works of Thomas Henry Huxley (1825-1895): physiologist, anatomist, anthropologist, agnostic, educator, and Darwin's bulldog.
   http://aleph0.clarku.edu/huxley/
http://www.world-of-dawkins.com/
The World of Richard Dawkins Open in a new browser window
   Biographical and research resource about the evolutionary biologist, including a schedule of events, list of publications, and other resources in evolution.
   http://www.world-of-dawkins.com/

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