Biology

Biology and Philosophy Biology and Philosophy- Permits access to the table of contents for each of the archived issues of this journal. Also includes information for authors. Cognition and Biological Evolution Cognition and Biological Evolution- Idealist philosophy resolves a fundamental paradox in the materialist account of evolution. Essay by Axel Randrup. Theoretical Biology and Philosophy of Biology Theoretical Biology and Philosophy of Biology- A list of persons, institutes, research groups and journals within theoretical biology, philosophy and history of biology, and relat… A Palindrome: Conscious Living Creatures as Instruments of Nature; The Latter as an Instrument of the Former. A Palindrome: Conscious Living Creatures as Instruments of Nature; The Latter as an Instrument of the Former.- A palindromic relationship is reported between astrophysical-biologi… If Horses Had Hands If Horses Had Hands- A philosophy paper by Tom Tyler examining the arguments on the concept of anthropomorphism. Biodiversity Biodiversity- Discussion of philosophical issues related to biological diversity; from the Stanford Encyclopedia by Daniel P. Faith. Biological Altruism Biological Altruism- Discussion of how altruistic behavior by organisms fits with the theory of evolution; from the Stanford Encyclopedia by Samir Okasha. Definition of Life Definition of Life- Reviews and analyzes various attempts to define life in terms of negentropy and complexity theory. The Biological Notion of Self and Non-self The Biological Notion of Self and Non-self- Stanford Encyclopedia entry on the notion of the immune self; by Alfred Tauber. Species Species- Entry from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy by Marc Ereshefsky. Philosophy of Biology Web Pages Philosophy of Biology Web Pages- Maintained by Michael R. Dietrich, of the Department of Biological Sciences, Dartmouth College; includes links to web sites and online articles de… Teleological Notions in Biology Teleological Notions in Biology- Entry from the Stanford Encyclopedia, by Colin Allen. International Society for History, Philosophy, and Social Studies of Biology International Society for History, Philosophy, and Social Studies of Biology- ISHPSSB brings together scholars from diverse disciplines, including the life sciences, and the histo… Virtual Reality:Consciousness Really Explained Virtual Reality:Consciousness Really Explained- A scientific hypothesis for the origin of mind based in evolutionary biology. Includes downloadable manuscript and a few graphics. Remembering Marguerite Vogt Remembering Marguerite Vogt- Biography and scientific review of Marguerite Vogt, MD, an influential woman scientist who died in July 2007. Women in Biology Women in Biology- Internet resources for women biologists about careers, education, and history. Dr. Dale Emeagwali Dr. Dale Emeagwali- Personal website of African American microbiologist and National Technical Association's "1996 Scientist of the Year" award. Bionet - Women in Biology Bionet - Women in Biology- Discussion group. Dr. Ronald S. Daniel Dr. Ronald S. Daniel- Biology and electron microscopy expertise. Based in California. Paul D. Ellner, Ph.D.,F.A.A.M Paul D. Ellner, Ph.D.,F.A.A.M- Consultant in microbiology and infectious disease. Located in New York. Genetic Technologies, Inc. Genetic Technologies, Inc.- Forensic DNA laboratory specializing in analysis for criminal, family law, and civil cases. South American Expedition for Shorebird Research South American Expedition for Shorebird Research- The New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife Endangered and Nongame Species Program, have been visiting Tierra del Fuego in south… Electronic Journal of Biotechnology Electronic Journal of Biotechnology- Free international electronic scientific journal, published by the Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Chile. Features full text reviews and r… The Unique Flora of Tasmania The Unique Flora of Tasmania- Information, photos and links concerning the state's plant life. Kiwis for Kiwi Kiwis for Kiwi- The trading name and call to action of The Kiwi Trust. A fully independent charity, officially launched to protect kiwi and their natural habitat. Information on h… New Zealand Ferns by Eric Craig New Zealand Ferns by Eric Craig- A nineteenth century album of pressed ferns, created in 1879 by Mr Eric Craig of Auckland New Zealand. Neighbourhood Biology Neighbourhood Biology- An action-orientated approach helping people take the initiative in re-creating their local places - plants, animals and people. New Zealand Whale and Dolphin Trust New Zealand Whale and Dolphin Trust- Launched in 1992 by researchers Drs Liz Slooten and Steve Dawson, along with Trust Patron Sir Geoffrey Palmer to foster research and effective… What bird? What bird?- Photos, descriptions and bird calls of native and introduced birds in New Zealand. Bushmans Friend - Home Page Bushmans Friend - Home Page- New Zealand native plant Web site featuring native trees and shrubs, New Zealand botanists, native plant fruits, flowers, bark and native woods.