Biology

Leptinotarsa decemlineata and Leptinotarsa juncta Leptinotarsa decemlineata and Leptinotarsa juncta- Photographs and information on the Colorado Potato Beetle and the False Potato Beetle, their biology, hosts and management. The Colorado Potato Beetle Goes to War The Colorado Potato Beetle Goes to War- Historical article about how, in the 1940s, the Germans investigated the possible use of these pests as an offensive weapon. Colorado Potato Beetle Colorado Potato Beetle- Information from Wikipedia on Leptinotarsa decemlineata, its life cycle and status as a crop pest. Chrysomela interrupta and Chrysomela scripta Chrysomela interrupta and Chrysomela scripta- Photographs of the willow leaf and cottonwood leaf beetles and information on their hosts, symptoms, life cycle and description. Cottonwood Leaf Beetle: Chrysomela scripta Cottonwood Leaf Beetle: Chrysomela scripta- Photograph and information on the natural history of this beetle. Triangulate Cobweb Spider: Steatoda triangulosa Triangulate Cobweb Spider: Steatoda triangulosa- Photographs and information on the natural history of this species. Steatoda: False Button Spiders Steatoda: False Button Spiders- Photographs and information on South African species in this genus. Latrodectus mactans Latrodectus mactans- An article about the black widow spider from Animal Diversity Web. Lactrodectus mactans: Black Widow Spider Lactrodectus mactans: Black Widow Spider- Photographs of this spider and information on its habitat, life cycle, description and bite. Black Widow Spiders Black Widow Spiders- Photographs and information on the natural history of Latrodectus mactans and Latrodectus variolus. Latrodectus: Button Spiders, Widow Spiders Latrodectus: Button Spiders, Widow Spiders- Photographs and information on South African species in this genus. Widow Spider Widow Spider- Information from Wikipedia on these spiders in the genus Latrodectus, renowned for their venom. Latrodectus mactans: Black Widow Spider Latrodectus mactans: Black Widow Spider- Information and several photographs of this spider, so named because the female usually eats the male after mating. Achaearanea tepidariorum: Common House Spider Achaearanea tepidariorum: Common House Spider- Provides a description of this species, with photographs of male and female, and information on its identification, habits and habit… Common House Spider: Achaearanea tepidariorum Common House Spider: Achaearanea tepidariorum- Photographs and information on the natural history of this species. Nephila clavipes Nephila clavipes- Article about the golden silk spider from Animal Diversity Web. Argiope aurantia Argiope aurantia- Article about the golden orb weaver, otherwise known as the black-and-yellow argiope, golden garden spider or golden writing spider. Banded Garden Spider Banded Garden Spider- Photographs, description, life history and habits of Argiope trifasciata. Yellow Garden Spider: Argiope aurantia Yellow Garden Spider: Argiope aurantia- Photographs and information on the natural history of this species. House Spider: Tegenaria domestica House Spider: Tegenaria domestica- Information from ARKive including description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. HoboSpider.com HoboSpider.com- Commercial website describes the Hobo spider (found in the northwestern U.S.) and brown recluse spider (found in the southern U.S.) and their bites. Includes pictu… Atrax robustus Atrax robustus- Article about the Sydney funnel-web spider, found only in Australia in the vicinity of Sydney. The Multinational Brassica Genome Project The Multinational Brassica Genome Project- Provides information about research into Brassica crops, and links to genetics and genomics resources Genomes: Arabidopsis thaliana Genomes: Arabidopsis thaliana- Arabidopsis thaliana is used widely in experiments on plants because it short-lived, grows very quickly, is small in physical size and has a relativ… Arabinet Arabinet- Links to arabidopsis online information, including informatica and stock centres, genetic maps and physical map graphics . Chentao Lin Laboratory Chentao Lin Laboratory- Studies the regulation of arabidopsis development by photoreceptors, with an emphasis of the blue light receptor cryptochrome 2 . Features staff profiles, … Salk Institute Genomic Analysis Laboratory Salk Institute Genomic Analysis Laboratory- Global expression studies. Features genomic annotation, full-length cDNA sequence and insertion mutant databases. The TIGR Arabidopsis thaliana Database The TIGR Arabidopsis thaliana Database- Provides a collection of information on genome research, including chromosomes, RNA gene table, gene survey charts, and sequence data. Genoscope Genoscope- Determine the end sequences of the BAC clones from both TAMU and IGF libraries. Includes results, preparation protocols, and sequence and chromatogram visualisation. Arabidopsis Information Resource (TAIR) Arabidopsis Information Resource (TAIR)- Comprehensive information resources for the scientific community working with this model plant. Includes a searchable relational database … Lehle Seeds Lehle Seeds- Supplier of arabidopsis seeds, products, literature and services. Features a range of resources and links, including publications, news groups, software, and teaching. Bionet.Genome Arabidopsis Newsgroup Archive Bionet.Genome Arabidopsis Newsgroup Archive- Electronic communication forums used by biological scientists worldwide. No fees are charged for the service. NASC The European Arabidopsis Stock Centre NASC The European Arabidopsis Stock Centre- Provides seed and information resources to the International Arabidopsis Genome Programme and the wider research community. Includes ca… Lab Rat Genome Sequenced Lab Rat Genome Sequenced- Article from Scientific American on the completion of the project to sequence the genome of the rat. Rat Genetics: The Next Episode Rat Genetics: The Next Episode- Paper by Bart M.G. Smits and Edwin Cuppen on the use of the rat as a model for complex human disease. NIH Rat Genomics and Genetics NIH Rat Genomics and Genetics- Serves as a central point for information on NIH sponsored and related rat genetic and genomic activities and resources. Includes courses and meetin… Mouse Atlas and Gene Expression Mouse Atlas and Gene Expression- Project to develop a 3-D computer model of successive stages of mouse embryonic development for use in mapping the expression of different genes. … Mymouse.org Mymouse.org- A scientific collaboration for mouse mutant research. mouseNET mouseNET- Functional network for laboratory mouse based on integration of diverse genetic and genomic data. It allows users to accurately predict novel functional assignments and … Basic Biomethodology for Laboratory Mice Basic Biomethodology for Laboratory Mice- Illustrated procedures and methods for restraint, identification, genotyping, injections, blood collection, anesthesia, analgesia and eut… Koller Lab - University of North Carolina Koller Lab - University of North Carolina- Use gene targeting to create animal mouse models for human diseases and to identify genes that modify the progress of these diseases. In… NIA/NIH Mouse Genomics NIA/NIH Mouse Genomics- Features searchable databases for t-complex genome sequencing and cDNA clone set. Includes staff profiles and positions available. Mouse Genome Informatics Mouse Genome Informatics- Contains information on genetic markers, molecular segments, phenotypes, comparative and experimental mapping data. Includes graphical displays for genet… Research Diets, Inc. Research Diets, Inc.- Produces and formulates OpenSource purified diets for lab mice and provides food and water intake monitoring equipment. MRC Harwell MRC Harwell- International center for mouse genetics including the Mammalian Genetics Unit and the Mary Lyon Centre for mouse functional genomics. Also provides information on mou… NorthGene DNA Testing Specialists NorthGene DNA Testing Specialists- Non-profit DNA paternity and relationship testing for information or for legal, immigration, and forensic cases. Drug and alcohol testing servic… Protagen AG Protagen AG- Novel molecular diagnostic and companion diagnostic tests for autoimmune diseases and oncological indications from Dortmund Germany. Pathway Genomics Pathway Genomics- Offers personal DNA testing to help people to understand their disease risks, ancestry, drug responses and personal traits. Includes information on counseling an… Wikipedia: Genetic Testing Wikipedia: Genetic Testing- Encyclopedia article on tests which allow the genetic diagnosis of vulnerabilities to inherited diseases, and can also be used to determine a person's … Counsyl Counsyl- A medical technology company that gives people access to information about their bodies, including DNA analysis for family preparation or inherited cancers.