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History of Biomedicine
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Extensive historical perspective of the medical and biomedical fields, including useful biomedical research links. From the Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm.
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The Alfred Russel Wallace Page
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Contains information about the English naturalist, including commentaries, full-text of some of his writings, and bibliographies.
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A Brief History of Marine Biology and Oceanography
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Historical overview of marine sciences from the bronze age to the 20th century, with images and a timeline.
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Life Sciences in the Twentieth Century
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History of Science Society newsletter article, by Garland Allen, 1997.
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Jan Swammerdam
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Describes the life and work of this 17th century Dutch microscopist.
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Biographies of Biologists
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Alphabetical list of biologists' and paleontologists' biographies maintained by the University of California Museum of Paleontology.
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Bioexplorer: History of Biology
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A collection of links covering history of biology.
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Jean Linden
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The 19th century Belgian who explored and horticulturist who specialized in orchids.
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Evolution: Selected Papers and Commentary
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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.
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The World of Richard Dawkins
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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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Biochemistry History
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Short biographies of Biochemists Marshall Nirenberg, who cracked the genetic code, and Sir Frederick Gowland Hopkins, discoverer of vitamins
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The Huxley File
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The works of Thomas Henry Huxley (1825-1895): physiologist, anatomist, anthropologist, agnostic, educator, and Darwin's bulldog.
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The History of Evolution
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Not just the historical aspects of evolution, but also the evolution of all species.
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Lefalophodon
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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.
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Evolution of Evolution
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Essay on the interaction of human history, including women's history, and the development of evolution theory.
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Joseph Dalton Hooker
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A leading nineteenth century botanist, and close friend of Charles Darwin.
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Galton, Francis: Pioneer of Heredity
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A critical account of the nineteenth century scientist's work on genetics, evolution and biological statistics. Book written by Michael Bulmer, in PDF format.
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Hans Spemann Bio And Photo
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Contains information about Hans Spemann 1935 Nobel Laureate in Medicine
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Robert Hooke
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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.
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Fabre, Jean-Henri Casimir ( 1823 - 1915 )
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The life and work of this entomologist. E-Texts and Gallery.
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Historica Botanica
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Miscellany, reference information and research concerning the history of botany.
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International Society for the History, Philosophy, and Social Studies of Biology (ISHPSSB)
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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.
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Journal of the History of Biology
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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.
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Robert Hooke
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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.
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The Huxley File
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Online works by and writings about this British scientist, with well-annotated indices.
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ISHPSSB
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The International Society for History, Philosophy, and Social Studies of Biology is interdisciplinary. With a journal and a newsletter.
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International Society for History, Philosophy, and Social Studies of Biology
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ISHPSSB brings together scholars from diverse disciplines, including the life sciences, and the history, philosophy, and social studies of science.
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History of Biomedicine
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Features a historical perspective of the medical and biomedical fields, including useful research links. From the Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm.
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Joseph Dalton Hooker
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A leading nineteenth century botanist, plant collector, close friend of Charles Darwin and director of Kew Gardens.
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