Biology Community Portal
Welcome – From the Editor
Hello and Welcome to the Biology Portal
The Biology board curates the materials related to life science. We assemble, review, and maintain resources in Anatomy & Physiology, Medicine, General Biology (including subdisciplines such as Botany, Zoology, Evolution, Genetcs, etc.), Biochemistry, Ecology and Environmental Sciences. The materials range from short videos or articles to entire courses. These can be used for learning, teaching, professional development or anything else you can dream up.
You can help with the MERLOT project as well by contributing materials (which we will put in our queue to review). If you are interested in joining the Biology board, please contact the editors, Michael or Marty.
Member | Role | Title | Institution | |
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Michael Plotkin | Co-Editor | Associate Professor, Biological Sciences | Mt. San Jacinto College | mplotkin@msjc.edu |
Marty Zahn | Co-Editor | Associate Professor (retired) | Virginia Peninsula Community College | mzahn13@gmail.com |
Jim Bidlack | Associate Editor (Editor Emeritus) | Professor of Biology | University of Central Oklahoma | jbidlack@uco.edu |
Juville Dario-Becker | Associate Editor | Professor | Central Virginia Community College | dario-beckerj@cvcc.vccs.edu |
Pankaj Mehrotra | Associate Editor | Instructor | University of the People | pankaj.mehrotra@uopeople.edu |
Harsha Sharma | Associate Editor | Professor, Distinguished Educator | Nebraska Methodists University | harsha.sharma@methodistcollege.edu |
Medora Huseby | Reviewer | Associate Professor | Colorado State University, Fort Collins | Medora.Huseby@colostate.edu |
Zeynep Akyol-Ataman | Reviewer | Associate Professor, Biological Sciences | Mt. San Jacinto College | zataman@msjc.edu |
Showcase
Understanding Science is the Biology Board's Classic Award winner for 2019. This site has a huge variety of resources that present a detailed and accurate portrayal of what science is and how it works. We hope you love it as much we do!
New Materials
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Color, Healthcare and Bioethics
This book explores the profound, yet often overlooked, role of color in healthcare and bioethics, arguing that color is...
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Forensic Microbiology: A Sporespicious Letter
This investigative activity tasks high school students to solve a medical mystery using endospore staining. Students are...
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iNaturalist Guides
iNaturalist allows users to create guides to the biota of anywhere in the world.
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Identifying Birds
Figure out what bird you're looking at with these tips and tricks.
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Pl@ntNet
Pl@ntNet is a tool to help to identify plants with pictures. It also provides regional floras, geographic data, and other...
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RESPONDING TO PSEUDOSCIENCE, CONSPIRACIES, AND HOAXES
A review of best practices and strategies for responding to pseudoscience. The best practices and strategies identified...
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Why Evolution Is True Blog
This is blog of Jerry Coyne. Jerry A. Coyne, Ph.D. is Emeritus Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolution at...
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Introduction to Psychobiology – PSYC A250
This open textbook, used by Melissa Ferguson at Orange Coast College, was designed for community college undergraduates...
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Cellular Respiration Computational Model
This is a computational model of the basic processes of cellular respiration. The model starts with a single glucose...
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Biology and Chemistry for Human Biosciences
This textbook offers a unique blend of biology and chemistry, tailored for health sciences students. It highlights the...
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Human Physiology Laboratory Manual
In this manual, you will find a comprehensive guide to the weekly labs that form the core of your hands-on learning...
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Introductory Bacteriology Lab Manual
This is an introductory bacteriology lab manual used in the Chemical Laboratory Technology and Environmental Technology...
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Bacterial Genomes: Trees and Networks
Microbes form the “unseen majority” of life on Earth, with bacteria at the forefront as both the architects of life’s...
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Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization
This is the website for Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO). Founded in 1995, BFRO the is now the oldest and...
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Biology Conversations Metacognitive Journal
Building academic language in biology ignites neural processing capacities. This metacognitive journal helps students...
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Quiz Gameshow
From https://wordwall.net/about/template/gameshow-quiz
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Think Aloud Serial Dilutions
Demonstrating an Understanding of Serial Dilutions Through the Use of Think Aloud in a Video Recording of the Procedure
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Identification Of Common North American Woods
This site includes descriptions and imagery of nearly 60 species of common, and not-so-common, lumber species found...
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Consortium of Lichen Herbaria
The Consortium serves as gateway to biodiversity data of lichenized fungi. It unites records not only from lichen...
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Ferns of North America
This site can be used to learn more about ferns and fern identification. It is part of the iNaturalist Collection....
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International Association of Bryologists (IAB)
The International Association of Bryologists (IAB) was established in 1969 at the XI International Botanical Congress in...
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Consortium of Bryophyte Herbaria Home
The Consortium of Bryophyte Herbaria serves as gateway to plant biodiversity data for mosses, liverworts, and hornworts....
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Mushroom identifier - Mushroom World
This site can be used to identify mushrooms. It is a tool designed to assist you in identifying mushrooms. Keep in mind...
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The Fungi of California
This site describes the higher fungi (mushrooms) found in the state of California, which is on the Pacific (west) coast...
New Members
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Carol BraggsUniversity of Mumbai
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Deepika TambeUniversity of Mumbai
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JORGE RICARDO QUINTERO SAUMETHDOCENTE DE AULA
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Melissa ShafferConemaugh Memorial Medical Center
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REGINA ABUTHE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF BANKERS OF NIGERIA
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Zeynep Yasar ArıkanAnkara Turk Telekom Social Sciences High School
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AMY TURNBULLFanshawe College of Applied Arts and Technology
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Rebecca PetersonGenetic Science Learning Center, University of Utah
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Jae Suk ParkNorth Arlington High School
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Sandra SoutoUniversidade de Santiago de Compostela
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ELDITH ADONGOUniversity of Wisconsin System - LaCrosse
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Powers McLeodUniversity of Ottawa
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Sau Chin VN69vn76com
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Ercan BÜBERkırşehir
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Bazezew Gizie Eskeziadilla university
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Ashley SuttonIndiana University
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Abiola UsmanAhmadu Bello University
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Dan WilliamsMissisquoi Valley Union Middle/High School
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Damian WiniarzZSZiOiPPP
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Patricia BuzzatoColegio Rio Branco Campinas
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Dimitris GraikinisTDSB
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33Win Com33WIN
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David RichardMontgomery
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Amy DuerrSpring-Ford
Materials by Discipline
- Biochemistry and Biophysics (77)
- Biodiversity (121)
- Biology Education (55)
- Biotechnology and Bioinformatics (106)
- Botany (404)
- Cell and Molecular Biology (656)
- Comparative Anatomy and Physiology (18)
- Development and Embryology (68)
- Ecology and Conservation Biology (841)
- Evolutionary Biology (310)
- Genetics (793)
- Human Anatomy and Physiology (989)
- Life (11)
- Marine Biology (21)
- Medicine and Health (118)
- Microbiology (504)
- Mycology (14)
- Neuroscience (105)
- Zoology (257)
Professional Organizations
- American Society for Microbiology
- American Association for the Advancement of Science
- Ecological Society of America
- Human Anatomy and Physiology Society
- Association for Biology Laboratory Education
- Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology
- American Society for Cell Biology
- Genetics Society of America
Journals & Publications
- Advances in Physiology Education
- American Biology Teacher
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education
- Bioscene: Journal of College Biology Teaching
- Bioscience Education E-Journal
- Cell Biology Education
- CourseSource
- eLife
- International Journal of Science Education
- Journal of Biological Education
- Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
- Journal of Research in Science Teaching
- Journal of Science Education and Technology
- Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education
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