Cell Biology

The study of cells of organisms.

Resources in this category:

BioABACUS
http://www.nmsu.edu/~molbio/bioABACUShome.htm

"BioABACUS (Biotechnology Abbreviaion & Acronym Uncovering Service) is a searchable database of abbreviations and acronyms in Biotechnology that contains terms in such categories as: Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Computers and Internet, Diseases, Grants, Journals, Laboratories, Medicine, Molecular Biology/Genetics, Neuroscience, Other Organizations, Professional Societies and US Government. The data provided include the name of the term, its meaning, the category in which it is mostly used and, when available, a link in which additional information for the term can be found."

BioChemWeb.org:The Virtual Library of Biochemistry, Moleculer Biology and Cell Biology
http://www.biochemweb.org/

It has several academic resources of biochemistry, molecular biology and cell biology compiled by the Fenteany Research Group from the University of Illinois Chicago.

Biology Lessons
http://www.biologylessons.sdsu.edu/classes/index.html

Contains cell biology lessons for prospective elementary school teachers. With modifications, some of these materials are suitable for use with K-8 students.

Cell and Molecular Biology Online
http://www.cellbio.com/

"The goal of Cell and Molecular Biology Online is to serve as a general resource for the biology community with an emphasis on information for cell and molecular biologists. There is a ton of information pertaining to biology available on the World Wide Web, but it can be very time consuming to find the specific information that you need. I try to sift through all the biology material and choose sites that are particularly useful and well-organized. Most of these sites will serve as further jumping off points to find more information in a particular field." Site includes annotated links to web sites, organized into topic areas such as Electronic Publications, Educational Resources, Methods and Protocols, Current Research, Career Resources, Meetings and Conferences, and a FAQ.

Cell Biology Tutorial
http://www.biology-online.org/tutorials/home.htm

This tutorial from Biology-Online provides a basic introduction to both general and specific cell biological processes, beginning with structure and energy generation and working up to viruses and cell defense. The contents are mostly text, although a few simple diagrams are provided.

The Cell's Basic Metabolism
http://www.biologie.uni-hamburg.de/b-online/e19/19.htm

This chapter from an online botany text provides a thorough introduction to the biochemical processes that suport all living cells. Topics covered include glycolysis and the citric acid cycle, oxidative phosphorylation, ATP, and biosyntheses of various macromolecules.

Cells Alive!
http://www.cellsalive.com/

Multimedia site that explains cell-level biology. Includes graphics and text on plant cells, animals cells, mitochondria, and various diseases.

Cellupedia
http://library.thinkquest.org/C004535/introduction.html

Cellupedia offers to "bring you a comprehensive cell biology curriculum at your own pace. The site is structured to provide novice as well as advanced users with total control over the content. You may either take a Guided Tour through the major biological themes provided in this website or simply go to the specific page of interest using our navigational bars." Users can also register to play an online, multi-player evolution game, or to access discussion board about cell biology topics.

Dictionary of Cell Biology
http://on.to/cellbiology

Searchable dictionary of cell biology. This site contains the third edition of The Dictionary of Cell Biology, published in 1999. There are 7072 entries and 7168 cross-references in the online version.

Kimball's Biology Pages
http://www.ultranet.com/~jkimball/BiologyPages/

"Kimball's Biology Pages consist of a list of topics, arranged alphabetically, of biological terms. The terms are mostly from the areas of molecular and cellular biology. Each item may include: a definition; underlined links to other definitions; links to 'mini' essays on the topic. The mini-essays are stored as individual pages. Each will often contain 'in-line' graphics that will download with the page; links to pages on related topics."

The Virtual Cell Tour
http://www.ibiblio.org/virtualcell/

Provides a virtual tour of the various parts of the cell. Clicking on a particular feature provides more in-depth information, including cutaway and zoom graphics. A virtual textbook and worksheets for teachers are also provided.

What is a Cell?
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/About/primer/genetics_cell.html

This portion of the Science Primer, offered by the National Center for Biotechnology Information, explores cell structure, differentiation, and function, with special attention to the genetic processes within cells. Materials are mostly text, with a few diagrams, and are written for a post-high-school audience.