http://www.sdbonline.org/

The Society for Developmental Biology (SDB) works "to further the study of development in all organisms and at all levels, to represent and promote communication among students of development, and to promote the field of developmental biology." The SDB website offers services for professional scientists and students alike. Biologists will appreciate the Job Openings section which lists funding opportunities as well as open faculty positions, technical and corporate positions, and postdoctoral positions. The site also contains links to the lab websites of many SDB members. For students, the website offers links to a range of different educational resources such as the Interactive Fly, A Cyberspace Guide to Drosophila Genes and Their Roles in Development (first reported on in the November 29, 1996 Scout Report). The website also offers information about annual and regional meetings, publications, and membership. [NL]

http://www.nationalasthma.org.au/publications.html

Hosted by the National Asthma Council Australia (NAC), this website offers a collection of online publications for health professionals relating to asthma care. The site offers publications under the categories of Asthma Management Resources, Asthma Position Papers, Asthma Strategy Papers, and Asthma Information Resources. Examples of some of the available publications include: the Asthma Management Handbook 2002 (updated every three years); a downloadable Emergency Management of Asthma chart; a paper addressing the role of Combination Therapy in asthma management; and a Specialty Pharmacy Practice Asthma Package, to name a few. The website links to several audiovisual resources as well. Site visitors can also link to current and past NAC newsletters and media releases. [NL]

http://osulibrary.oregonstate.edu/specialcollections/coll/pauling/dna/index.html

Housed in the archives of Special Collections at Oregon State University's Valley Library, this website narrates the "details of the pursuit of the discovery of the double helix structure of DNA." The story is told through the use of old photographs, video excerpts, audio clips, and more than 800 scanned documents. Linus Pauling (renowned chemist and winner of two Noble Prizes) is the central figure in the website's telling of the DNA story. The site contains three main sections: an illustrated narrative describing the primary actors and events involved in the discovery; a daily account of "Linus Pauling's personal and professional communications and activities for each day of the years 1952 and 1953"; and a collection of documents and other media that includes published papers, manuscripts, and more than 300 letters. The site also provides a Select Bibliography, a Chronological List of Documents, and links to other DNA-related sites. [NL]

http://aquat1.ifas.ufl.edu/allplants.html

Aquatic plant enthusiasts will enjoy this image-rich website from the Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants (APIRS) at the University of Florida. The site features images of nearly 400 native and non-native plant species found in Florida. Site visitors can locate plant species by scientific name, common name, and plant type category (e.g. trees, shrubs, vines). Species pages contain several images accompanied by a brief description. Line drawings of numerous plant species are available for viewing as well. In addition, the site offers an Introduction to Native Plants, and an Introduction to Non-Native Invasive Plants. [NL]

http://species.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page

From the Wikimedia Foundation, Wikispecies is an exciting new project intended to be an extensive, open directory of species covering plantae, animalia, bacteria, fungi, and more. This project is aimed at a scientific audience, and similar to other Wikimedia projects, Wikispecies is a collaborative venture that will evolve through the input and needs of its users. Therefore, Wikispecies is putting out the word to naturalists, scientists, and other taxonomists to help develop this centralized base for taxonomic information. The current template for Wikispecies pages includes: Taxonavigation, Morphology, Genetics, Vernacular Names, Distribution, Reference, Physiology, and more. Wikispecies offers an online forum for discussion about the project; a list of areas that are already covered, and areas that need attention; a page listing recent changes; and background information about the project. [NL]

http://healthlink.mcw.edu/index.html

Healthlink is a free, noncommercial health information service from the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW). One quite useful section of the website allows visitors to locate health-related articles by topic. Titled Browse By Topic, this alphabetized section offers a wide variety of categories to choose from such as Arthritis, Endocrine System, Preventative Medicine, and Women's Health, to name just a few. Each topical page presents the latest articles dealing with that subject and also allows visitors to view archived articles listed alphabetically or by date. Healthlink also provides articles written by MCW columnists, as well as reflective essays by MCW health professionals. Additional offerings include articles regarding health care information for consumers, and a free email newsletter from MCW. [NL]

http://animal.discovery.com/guides/dogs/selector/selector.jsp

Are you considering bringing a canine into the family, and wondering which type of dog would be the best fit? This website from Animal Planet provides potential dog owners with information about a variety of breeds. The site directory lists dogs under such categories as Hound, Sporting, Terrier, Working, Herding, and more. Site visitors can view profiles for many different types of dogs including the Bernese Mountain Dog, Irish Setter, Old English Sheepdog, and Tibetan Spaniel. Dog profiles contain a photograph, Rating of Characteristics; and concise sections addressing History, Temperament, Form and Function, Upkeep, and Health. Profiles also include a hyperlinked list of related dogs. [NL]

http://www.oie.int/eng/en_index.htm

Established in 1924 by a coalition of 28 countries, the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), now composed of 167 member countries, facilitates global awareness of regional animal diseases, and also works to curtail the spread of diseases. The OIE website contains a range of information about animal health issues in three main sections: World Animal Health Situation, Official Animal Health Status, and Animal Diseases Data. The site also offers editorials and press releases, as well as information about a variety of OIE publications. In addition, site visitors will find a calendar of international meetings, job postings (when available), a solid collection of related links; and information about health standards for terrestrial and aquatic animals, OIE Reference Laboratories and Working Groups, internships, and more. This website is available in French, Spanish, and English. [NL]