Biology

Eciton of Costa Rica Eciton of Costa Rica- Information on this genus of army ants, with a key and species list. Eciton Eciton- Information from Wikipedia on this genus of New World army ants, which forage in enormous raiding columns, and their life cycle. Ecitoninae Ecitoninae- Information from Wikipedia on this subfamily of ants which includes most of the New World army ants. The Ants of Germany: Tapinoma erraticum The Ants of Germany: Tapinoma erraticum- Photograph of queen and workers. Ants of Germany: Dolichoderus quadripunctatus Ants of Germany: Dolichoderus quadripunctatus- Photographs of a worker.. Technomyrmex albipes: White-footed Ant Technomyrmex albipes: White-footed Ant- Photographs and information on this ant, its distribution, pest status, description, life cycle, foraging and feeding, nest sites and manag… Tapinoma melanocephalum: Ghost Ant Tapinoma melanocephalum: Ghost Ant- Photographs and information on this distinctively colored small ant, its distribution, description, biology, behavior, economic importance, det… White-Footed Ants White-Footed Ants- Biology, identification and control of white-footed ants. Dolichoderinae Dolichoderinae- Information from Wikipedia on this subfamily of ants that do not possess a sting. Africanized Honey Bees in Oklahoma Africanized Honey Bees in Oklahoma- Provides the history of these bees and their spread within the state, and gives advice on avoiding their attention. Apis mellifera scutellata: Africanized Honeybee Apis mellifera scutellata: Africanized Honeybee- Photographs of this species and information on its taxonomy, description, habitat and distribution, life history, community biolog… Killer Bees Killer Bees- Tips from About Phoenix for avoiding killer bees; what to do if you are stung. Africanized Bees in California Africanized Bees in California- Information and maps from the University of California at Riverside. Africanized Honey Bees Africanized Honey Bees- Outdoor safety in the presence of "Killer Bees" in the USA. Africanized Honey Bee Lesson Plans Africanized Honey Bee Lesson Plans- Lesson plans for grades K through 12, a printed version of these materials can also be purchased. Magicicada spp: Periodical Cicada Magicicada spp: Periodical Cicada- Photographs of a cicada, with information on its hosts, symptoms, life cycle and description. Cicada Watch: 2004 Cicada Watch: 2004- Includes FAQ, calendar, events and teaching resources. Features an emergence reporting form. 1996: Year of the Cicada 1996: Year of the Cicada- Discusses information related to the 1996 emergence. Includes illustrations. Cicada Fiestas: Top Places to Bug Out - National Geographic News Cicada Fiestas: Top Places to Bug Out - National Geographic News- Offers information about festivities celebrating the 2004 Brood X emergence. Cicada Invasion: Eastern U.S. Braces for Bug Swarm Cicada Invasion: Eastern U.S. Braces for Bug Swarm- Article discusses the 2004 emergence of Brood X. Includes a review of the 17-year cycle. Rat Genome Resources Rat Genome Resources- The National Center for Biotechnology Information provides information about rat data available at NCBI and other related resources from the research communi… Genetic Maps of the Rat Genome Genetic Maps of the Rat Genome- Images of genetic linkage maps resulting from the integration of two F2 intercrosses (SHRSP x BN and FHH x ACI). Rat Genome Database - RGD Rat Genome Database - RGD- Collaborative effort between research institutions involved in genetic and genomic research. Features genes, SSLPs, ESTs, QTLs, strain information and a… McLaughlin Research Institute McLaughlin Research Institute- Not-for-profit mouse mutagenesis program. In Celebration of Dr. Mario R. Capecchi's Nobel Prize In Celebration of Dr. Mario R. Capecchi's Nobel Prize- Article from the International Journal of Biological Sciences on Dr. Capecchi who received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or … The Case Transgenic and Targeting Facility The Case Transgenic and Targeting Facility- Provide transgenic, targeting, targeted point mutations, chimera, rederivation and cryopreservation services for the Cleveland Biomedic… Sigma Advanced Genetic Engineering Labs Sigma Advanced Genetic Engineering Labs- SAGE Labs is a provider of next-generation research rodent models, including knockout rat models. Extensive support services offered. Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center: Transgenic Core Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center: Transgenic Core- Basic services offered are DNA injections, embryonic stem cell injections, embryo freezing and line rescue. Baylor College of Medicine: Mouse Embryonic Stem Cell Core Baylor College of Medicine: Mouse Embryonic Stem Cell Core- Generate genetically engineered mice for researchers across the United States. EMMA: The European Mouse Mutant Archive EMMA: The European Mouse Mutant Archive- EMMA is a non-profit repository for the collection, archiving (via cryopreservation) and distribution of relevant mutant strains essential… Knockout Mouse Project (KOMP) Knockout Mouse Project (KOMP)- KOMP is a trans-NIH initiative to generate a public resource of mouse embryonic stem cells containing a null mutation in every gene in the mouse gen… Murine Imaging and Histology Core Murine Imaging and Histology Core- The aim of the MIH Core facility at the University of Toronto is to facilitate the morphologic analysis of wild-type and genetically modified mi… Cre-X-Mice: A Database of Cre Transgenic Lines Cre-X-Mice: A Database of Cre Transgenic Lines- A database, maintained by Dr. Nagy's laboratory at Mount Sinai Hospital, of Cre transgenic mouse lines. BUMC: Transgenic Mice Core BUMC: Transgenic Mice Core- The mouse core facility at Boston University School of Medicine provides centralized, expert service to produce successfully transgenic as well as knoc… UC-Irvine: Transgenic Mouse Facility UC-Irvine: Transgenic Mouse Facility- The TMF is a core facility serving the UCI community, other UC campuses, and outside collaborators of UC researchers. Mouse Genotype Mouse Genotype- Biotechnology company providing mouse genotyping services with no set up fees and quick turn around. Deltagen and Lexicon Knockout Mice Deltagen and Lexicon Knockout Mice- A database of select mutant mice and frozen embryo stocks created and characterized by Deltagen Incorporated and Lexicon Genetics Incorporated.… Mouse Genome Informatics Mouse Genome Informatics- MGI (A Jackson laboratory resource) provides integrated access to data on the genetics, genomics, and biology of the laboratory mouse. MMRRC: Mutant Mouse Regional Resource centers MMRRC: Mutant Mouse Regional Resource centers- A repository of mouse stocks and ES cell line collections serving the world-wide genetics and biomedical research community for the … Purdue University Transgenic Mouse Core Facility Purdue University Transgenic Mouse Core Facility- Serves as a centralized resource for the production of transgenic and gene-targeted mice for Purdue investigators. Transgenic Animal Service of Queensland Transgenic Animal Service of Queensland- Service run by the University of Queensland's Institute for Molecular Biosciences which provides transgenic mice and other related service… Tennessee Mouse Genome Consortium Tennessee Mouse Genome Consortium- The Consortium's purpose is to promote mouse models for human genetic diseases and as subjects for the study of gene function. Wadsworth Center -Transgenics and Gene Knockout Wadsworth Center -Transgenics and Gene Knockout- Transgenics and Gene Knockout - Wadsworth Center Core Facilities, New York State Department of Health. University of Missouri-Columbia Transgenic Animal Core University of Missouri-Columbia Transgenic Animal Core- University of Missouri-Columbia Transgenic Animal Core University of Kentucky Transgenic Facility University of Kentucky Transgenic Facility- The facility provides state-of-the-art equipment and expertise essential for producing transgenics and maintains a mouse colony. KUMC :Transgenic and Gene-targeting Institutional Facility KUMC :Transgenic and Gene-targeting Institutional Facility- The Transgenic and Gene-targeting Institutional Facility (TGIF) at the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) provi… Transgenic Animal Web Transgenic Animal Web- Links to useful transgenic resources UMass Medical School:Transgenic Knockout Animal Core Facility UMass Medical School:Transgenic Knockout Animal Core Facility- The mission of the Transgenic-Knockout Animal Core Facility is to produce genetically-altered mice for the UMASS Med… CMHD ENU Mutagenesis CMHD ENU Mutagenesis- Centre for Modeling Human Disease (CMHD) use genome-wide ENU based random mutagenesis in mice to discover new genes and create new mouse models. Trans-NIH Mouse Initiative Trans-NIH Mouse Initiative- This site will provide information on: follow-up meetings to the initial March meeting; funding opportunities for mouse genomics and genetics resources…