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. |
Biochemistry History
Short biographies of Biochemists Marshall Nirenberg, who cracked the genetic code, and Sir Frederick Gowland Hopkins, discoverer of vitamins |
Enter Evolution: Theory and History
Evolutionary topics and scientists in their historical context - from Museum of Paleontology, UC-Berkeley. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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
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. |
Robert Hooke
Overview of the life and works of the founder of microscopy and microbiology. |
Scientific Papers of Louis Pasteur
Selection of papers where the scientist describes his discovery of germs and the process of fermentation. |
The Alfred Russel Wallace Page
Contains information about the English naturalist, including commentaries, full-text of some of his writings, and bibliographies. |
The History of Evolution
Not just the historical aspects of evolution, but also the evolution of all species. |
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. |
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. |
