Biology Community Portal
Welcome – From the Editor
Hello and Welcome to the Biology Portal
MERLOT is a spectacular collection of online resources you can access for use in learning and teaching. MERLOT is an initiative of the California State University.
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.
The Biology board consists of people from institutions across the country who volunteer their time and energy to upkeep and update the amazing collection of resources in the life sciences.
Meet the current Biology Board here.
We invite you to peruse and use the Biology resources found in MERLOT. You can create a portfolio of materials for use in a class, a project or simply for your own use. If we have reviewed the material you will see a rating and a summary of the review. You can also find comments from people who have used the resource.
You can help with the MERLOT project as well by contributing materials (which we will put in our queu to review). If you are interested in joining the Biology board, please contact the editors, Michael Plotkin or Marty Zahn. Our board uses this form for our reviews.
Enjoy!
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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Institute for Responsible Technology - Home
This is the website of the Institute for Responsible Technology and primarily the work of Jeffrey Smith, an anti-genetic...
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State Cancer Profiles
State Cancer Profiles is an interactive map engine produced in collaboration between the National Cancer Institute and...
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Paper Chromatography -- Amrita Online Lab
A simulation of paper chromatography
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Island Biogeography - Virtual Biology Lab
This is an interactive simulation of the principles at play in the theory of island biogeography.
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Cellular and Molecular Biology
This collection covers cellular biology as well as cellular genetics.
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Buds, Branches and Bark: A Guide to Winter ID in the Pacific Northwest. Third Edition
Winter plant ID is often considered more difficult, and is usually attempted by those who are already comfortable in...
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An Introduction to Waste Management and Circular Economy
This introductory textbook provides an essential interdisciplinary guide to waste management and circular economy. It...
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Barnacle Competition - Virtual Biology Lab
This is an interactive simulation of barnacle competition modeling principles of community ecology.
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PopGen Fish Pond - Virtual Biology Lab
This is an interactive simulation of Hardy-Weinberg in a population of fish.
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Lactase Function Simulation
This is an interactive simulation of lactase function under different conditions including temperature and pH.
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Cellular Respiration Simulation
This is a computational interactive model of the basic processes of cellular respiration.
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Learning Journal Assignment on Biofilms
This is a learning journal assignment with constructive response questions on Biofilms which undergraduate students can...
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The Columbian Exchange Lesson Plan & Free Resources
OER Project is a family of free, online social studies curricula. Aligned to state standards and easily adaptable. The...
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Marine and Estuarine Ecology
As a senior scientist emerita, Dr. Breitburg is no longer accepting new postdocs, graduate students or interns. The...
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Plant Ecology
Plant Ecology Lab We study plants and their interactions with other plants as well as other organisms: animals, fungi and...
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Population Genetics
The use of genetic markers to study ecosystem health and function is a burgeoning line of scientific research. Studying...
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Carbon Cycling and Sequestration
Humans today inject roughly 36 billion tons of CO2 into the atmosphere a year, a figure that has been climbing steadily....
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Human Impacts and Resilience
Humans are part of many ecosystems and our activities affect all aspects of ecosystem function, including ecosystem...
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Ecosystem Functioning
What makes an ecosystem tick? Understanding how ecosystems function is critical to ensuring they can still provide the...
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Gardening with Native Grasses in Cold Climates
Gardening with Native Grasses in Cold Climates, is written for inexperienced as well as seasoned gardeners, landscape...
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Red Seal Landscape Horticulturist Identify Plants and Plant Requirements
Red Seal Landscape Horticulturist Identify Plants and Plant Requirements is an adaptation of KPU HORT 1155 Introduction...
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Neuroscience for Pre-Clinical Students
Neuroscience for Pre-Clinical Students covers neuroenergetics, neurotransmitters, neuropeptides, and selected amino acid...
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Cell Biology, Genetics, and Biochemistry for Pre-Clinical Students
Cell Biology, Genetics, and Biochemistry for Pre-Clinical Students is an undergraduate medical-level resource for...
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DISCOVER MICROBIOLOGY WITH HALOBACTERIUM SALINARUM!
The teaching of microbiology may be problematic if its practical aspects cannot be performed in sterile environments....
New Members
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Roop AtwalOld Dominion University
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Alvaro QuezadaUniversity of Southern California
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Fevzi BulatFevzib
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Florina AnthonyUNIVERSITI MALAYSIA SABAH
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Kristopher UrreaUniversity of Michigan System - Ann Arbor
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Akshar PujaraSNGV
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Daniel BaenaUniversidad la Gran Colombia
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Aashu VajpaiKishinchand Chellaram College,HSNC University
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Lisa OverallArvada West High School
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Dana WebsterLaurel
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Mary PoffenrothSan Jose State University
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Alexis LecoIndiana University System - Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis
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Patrick LathropGlobal Explorers Academy
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Ziyin MihretieBahir Dar University
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buma sriUNT Dallas
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Jason PoePhalen Leadership Academy
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MIGUEL GARCIABarcelona University
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William ShawMichigan Technological University
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Michelle MarshDerby Elementary School
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andrew deaneIndiana University System
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Jean-Jacques BourgoisRecyclabs
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Garrett OdomUniversity of Central Oklahoma
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Zoë SoonUniversity of British Columbia
Materials by Discipline
- Biochemistry and Biophysics (73)
- Biodiversity (118)
- Biology Education (54)
- Biotechnology and Bioinformatics (47)
- Botany (382)
- Cell and Molecular Biology (621)
- Comparative Anatomy and Physiology (17)
- Development and Embryology (68)
- Ecology and Conservation Biology (828)
- Evolutionary Biology (287)
- Genetics (751)
- Human Anatomy and Physiology (978)
- Life (6)
- Marine Biology (18)
- Medicine and Health (57)
- Microbiology (449)
- Mycology (7)
- Neuroscience (19)
- Zoology (255)
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
Biology on the Web
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NVIDIA Healthcare Launches Generative AI Microservices to Advance Drug Discovery ...
Mar 18, 2024 07:07 PM PDT
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LASA: Local farmers making a difference through conservation practices - WisPolitics
Mar 18, 2024 06:47 PM PDT
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Climate Change Alters the Hidden Microbial Food Web in Peatlands | Duke Today
Mar 18, 2024 06:29 PM PDT
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UC Irvine-led research team discovers role of key enzymes that drive cancer mutations
Mar 18, 2024 05:49 PM PDT
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Importance of play for young chimpanzees and their mothers - Harvard Gazette
Mar 18, 2024 04:24 PM PDT
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Great Basin Rattlesnake Study - National Park Service
Mar 18, 2024 03:15 PM PDT
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Rou-Jia Sung co-authors paper in CBE–Life Sciences Education - Carleton College
Mar 18, 2024 03:02 PM PDT
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Cip1, a CDK regulator, determines heterothallic mating or homothallic selfing in a protist | PNAS
Mar 18, 2024 02:36 PM PDT
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Walters State professors now JEDI Masters - Claiborne Progress
Mar 18, 2024 02:13 PM PDT
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VUMC's Jerome honored by Microscopy Society of America
Mar 18, 2024 01:32 PM PDT
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Vanishing South Texas Flower Proposed for Endangered Species Act Protections
Mar 18, 2024 12:35 PM PDT
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AI Is Learning What It Means to Be Alive | Health/Science | thetimes-tribune.com
Mar 18, 2024 11:54 AM PDT
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UW-Stevens Point faculty awarded UW Innovation Grant for research on improving Wisconsin soils
Mar 18, 2024 11:51 AM PDT
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Genome biology and evolution of mating-type loci in four cereal rust fungi | PLOS Genetics
Mar 18, 2024 11:50 AM PDT
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ASU center elevates biophysics awareness during National Biophysics Week
Mar 18, 2024 11:39 AM PDT
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Debottlenecking the DOPA 4,5-dioxygenase step with enhanced tyrosine supply boosts ...
Mar 18, 2024 11:22 AM PDT
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CBSE Class 12th Exam 2024 Live: CBSE Biology sample papers, passing marks, updates
Mar 18, 2024 11:01 AM PDT
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Andrew Wiemer Receives the School of Pharmacy 2024 Faculty Research Advising Award
Mar 18, 2024 10:56 AM PDT
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Synthetic mucins shed light on cancer biology and tumor formation - News-Medical
Mar 18, 2024 10:55 AM PDT
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$1 Million Endowment Gift Supports Annual Human Milk Institute Symposium
Mar 18, 2024 10:01 AM PDT