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 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.
Biotech Chronicles Variety of resources for teaching the history of biotechnology, including timelines, biographies, and stories.
Enter Evolution: Theory and History Evolutionary topics and scientists in their historical context - from Museum of Paleontology, UC-Berkeley.
Enter Evolution: Theory and History Traces evolutionary thought as it has developed over time, pausing to ponder the contributions of scientists and thinkers including Aristotle, Darwin, and Wallace.
Evolution of Evolution Essay on the interaction of human history, including women's history, and the development of evolution theory.
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.
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.
Historica Botanica Miscellany, reference information and research concerning the history of botany.
History of Biomedicine Extensive historical perspective of the medical and biomedical fields, including useful biomedical research links. From the Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm.
History of Biomedicine Features a historical perspective of the medical and biomedical fields, including useful research links. From the Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm.
Joseph Dalton Hooker A leading nineteenth century botanist, and close friend of Charles Darwin.
Joseph Dalton Hooker A leading nineteenth century botanist, plant collector, close friend of Charles Darwin and director of Kew Gardens.
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.
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.
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 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.
The Alfred Russel Wallace Page Contains information about the English naturalist, including commentaries, full-text of some of his writings, and bibliographies.
The Discovery of the Cell The site is devoted to the history of the cell biology for the last 400 years.
The History of Evolution Not just the historical aspects of evolution, but also the evolution of all species.
The Huxley File The works of Thomas Henry Huxley (1825-1895): physiologist, anatomist, anthropologist, agnostic, educator, and Darwin's bulldog.
The Huxley File Online works by and writings about this British scientist, with well-annotated indices.
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.
UCMP Evolution Wing Excellent evolution resource provided by the University of California. Also contains an interesting account of Darwin's evolutionary antecendants.
