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Robert HookeRobert 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.
Hans Spemann Bio And PhotoHans Spemann Bio And Photo
Contains information about Hans Spemann 1935 Nobel Laureate in Medicine
Enter Evolution: Theory and HistoryEnter Evolution: Theory and History
Evolutionary topics and scientists in their historical context - from Museum of Paleontology, UC-Berkeley.
Journal of the History of BiologyJournal 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.
The Discovery of the CellThe Discovery of the Cell
The site is devoted to the history of the cell biology for the last 400 years.
LefalophodonLefalophodon
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.
Biographies of BiologistsBiographies of Biologists
Alphabetical list of biologists' and paleontologists' biographies maintained by the University of California Museum of Paleontology.
A Brief History of Marine Biology and OceanographyA 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.
Evolution of EvolutionEvolution of Evolution
Essay on the interaction of human history, including women's history, and the development of evolution theory.
The History of EvolutionThe History of Evolution
Not just the historical aspects of evolution, but also the evolution of all species.
History of BiomedicineHistory of Biomedicine
Extensive historical perspective of the medical and biomedical fields, including useful biomedical research links. From the Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm.
Historica BotanicaHistorica Botanica
Miscellany, reference information and research concerning the history of botany.
The Huxley FileThe Huxley File
The works of Thomas Henry Huxley (1825-1895): physiologist, anatomist, anthropologist, agnostic, educator, and Darwin's bulldog.
Life Sciences in the Twentieth CenturyLife Sciences in the Twentieth Century
History of Science Society newsletter article, by Garland Allen, 1997.
A Victorian Renaissance Man: John Obadiah WestwoodA Victorian Renaissance Man: John Obadiah Westwood
Exhibits materials about the life and work of a prolific nineteenth-century entomologist, archaeologist, and biological illustrator.
Biochemistry HistoryBiochemistry History
Short biographies of Biochemists Marshall Nirenberg, who cracked the genetic code, and Sir Frederick Gowland Hopkins, discoverer of vitamins
The World of Richard DawkinsThe 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.
International Society for the History, Philosophy, and Social Studies of Biology (ISHPSSB)International Society for the History, Philosophy, and Social Studies of Biology (ISHPSSB)
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.
Galton, Francis: Pioneer of HeredityGalton, 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.
Fabre, Jean-Henri Casimir ( 1823 - 1915 )Fabre, Jean-Henri Casimir ( 1823 - 1915 )
The life and work of this entomologist. E-Texts and Gallery.
Jean LindenJean Linden
The 19th century Belgian who explored and horticulturist who specialized in orchids.
Evolution:  Selected Papers and CommentaryEvolution: 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.
Jan SwammerdamJan Swammerdam
Describes the life and work of this 17th century Dutch microscopist.
Biotech ChroniclesBiotech Chronicles
Variety of resources for teaching the history of biotechnology, including timelines, biographies, and stories.
The Alfred Russel Wallace PageThe Alfred Russel Wallace Page
Contains information about the English naturalist, including commentaries, full-text of some of his writings, and bibliographies.
Joseph Dalton HookerJoseph Dalton Hooker
A leading nineteenth century botanist, and close friend of Charles Darwin.
Bioexplorer: History of BiologyBioexplorer: History of Biology
A collection of links covering history of biology.

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