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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.
- Biochemistry History
- Short biographies of Biochemists Marshall Nirenberg, who cracked the genetic code, and Sir Frederick Gowland Hopkins, discoverer of vitamins
- Biographies of Biologists
- Alphabetical list of biologists' and paleontologists' biographies maintained by the University of California Museum of Paleontology.
- Biotech Chronicles
- Variety of resources for teaching the history of biotechnology, including timelines, biographies, and stories.
- 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.
- Enter Evolution: Theory and History
- Evolutionary topics and scientists in their historical context - from Museum of Paleontology, UC-Berkeley.
- 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.
- Evolution of Evolution
- Essay on the interaction of human history, including women's history, and the development of evolution theory.
- Fabre, Jean-Henri Casimir ( 1823 - 1915 )
- The life and work of this entomologist. E-Tetxs and Gallery.
- Founders of Modern Science
- Critical reviews and documentation of the scientific contributions of Louis Pasteur, Robert Koch, Joseph Lister and Edward Jenner.
- From Mendel to Biotechnology: A Critical Look at the Historical Development and Philosophical Foundations of Modern Biology
- Paper presented at the 1997 Summer Thomistic Institute, University of Notre Dame, 1997, by Martin Hewlett of the University of Arizona.
- 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.
- H-Environment Discussion Forum
- As a gateway to information concerning past human interactions with nature, H-Environment offers archives of discussion threads, other online and print resources, relevant event announcements, and subscription to the current discussion.
- History of Biomedicine
- Extensive historical perspective of the medical and biomedical fields, including useful biomedical research links. From the Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm.
- The History of Evolution
- Not just the historical aspects of evolution, but also the evolution of all species.
- History of Science
- Highlights of the theories of major scientists, especially those involved with natural history and biology, arranged in chronological order and with images.
- The Huxley File
- The works of Thomas Henry Huxley (1825-1895): physiologist, anatomist, anthropologist, agnostic, educator, and Darwin's bulldog.
- 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.
- Jean Baptiste Pierre Lamarck
- Includes a biography, list of accomplishments, chronology, quotations and images of the famous biologist.
- Joseph Dalton Hooker
- A leading nineteenth century botanist, and close friend of Charles Darwin.
- The Journal of Syms Covington
- Assistant to Charles Darwin on the Second Voyage of the HMS Beagle, December 1831 - September 1836. Includes the complete journal as well as appendices and suggested readings.
- 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.
- Landmarks in the History of Genetics
- Annotated timeline from the 17th century to the present-from Cardiff Univ.
- Larmarck's Zoological Philosophy
- A searchable archive of Jean Baptiste Lamarck's work on evolution, which was published in 1809.
- 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.
- Life Sciences in the Twentieth Century
- History of Science Society newsletter article, by Garland Allen, 1997.
- Robert Hooke
- Overview of the life and works of the founder of microscopy and microbiology.
- 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.
- Scientific Papers of Louis Pasteur
- Selection of papers where the scientist describes his discovery of germs and the process of fermentation.
- 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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