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Biology is the branch of science dealing with the study of life. It is concerned with the characteristics, classification, and behaviors of organisms, how species come into existence, and the interactions they have with each other and with the environment. Biology encompasses a broad spectrum of academic fields that are often viewed as independent disciplines. However, together they address phenomena related to living organisms (biological phenomena) over a wide range of scales, from biochemistry to ecology. All concepts in biology are subject to the same laws that other branches of science obey, such as the laws of thermodynamics and conservation of mass.
At the organism level, biology has explained phenomena such as birth, growth, aging, death and decay of living organisms, similarities between offspring and their parents (heredity) and flowering of plants which have puzzled humanity throughout history. Other phenomena, such as lactation, metamorphosis, egg-hatching, healing, and tropism have been addressed. On a wider scale of time and space, biologists have studied domestication of animals and plants, the wide variety of living organisms (biodiversity), changes in living organisms over time (evolution), extinction, speciation, social behaviour among animals, etc.
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Shun meat, says UN climate chief
Sun, 07 Sep 2008 02:10:24 -0000
People should consider eating less meat as a way to tackle global warming, says the UN's top climate scientist.
'Jules Verne' begins final voyage
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 22:27:47 -0000
Europe's space freighter undocks from the International Space Station after completing its mission to the orbiting platform.
Universal flu vaccine tests start
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:00:21 -0000
A universal flu vaccine which could mean an end to the annual flu jab is being trialled on UK volunteers.
Hydrology Homepage - Undertakes research, and monitoring in terrestrial and freshwater sciences.
BioImages - Virtual Fieldguide for UK Biodiversity - Large selection of pictures of organisms, mostly British in origin. Images are an aid to identification, showing different stages, states and views of the organisms. Search the database or follow a taxonomic tree.
Biology4All - Biology resources for educators, pupils and the general public from the University of Central Lancashire.
Deep Sea World - The National Aquarium of Scotland. Find out about British marine life as well as tropical and sub tropical exhibits.
Human Genome Mapping Project Resource Centre - The HGMP-RC provides resources for research workers in the field of genetics. Sponsored by the UK Medical Research Council.
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International Herpetological Society - UK reptile society with a worldwide membership. Site includes information on membership, society merchandise and basic reptile care.
National Biological Standards Board (UK) - Multi-disciplinary scientific establishment responsible for safeguard and enhance public health by standardizing and controlling biological substances used in medicine. Provides information about NBSB, biological standards and publications.
National Centre for Biotechnology Education - Offers educational resources and practical training for teachers in several European Union countries. Includes links on discussion boards, lab safety tips, and information.
Nottingham Arabidopsis Stock Centre - Provides seed from up to 200 different lines of Thale cress for academic and research purposes.
The Postcode Plants Database - Documents native trees, shrubs and flowers by specific locality.
Meta Description: [ Natural History Museum & Flora-for-Fauna Postcode Plants Database, London, England ]
UK University Biology and BioScience Departments - Links to over 300 UK university biology and bioscience departments, including medical, dental, veterinary, nursing and midwifery schools.
Meta Description: [ Biology resources for educators, pupils and the general public. Discussion lists, events, links, talks and resources, ]
University of Southampton BioInformatics Data Server - DNA and Protein sequencing resources.
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