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This site provides information about cell components (such as cell wall, cell membrane, nucleus, endoplasmic reticulum,... see more
A virtual lab where you carry out the sequential steps to isolate bacterai, purify DNA, PCR amplify the DNA, sequence the... see more
This site provides basic facts about foodborne diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites, or toxins.
The Virtual Microscope is a full-fledged simulation that allows users to select and position slides, adjust lighting,... see more
A collection of visual and curriculum resources that are submitted by professors/scientists from around the world.
Tutorials on energy conversions, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, proteins, DNA, RNA, DNA replication, protein... see more
This web site is great if you're a student studying or a teacher preparing your lectures or discussions. This site offers... see more
Eight tutorials or problem-based assignments covering the topics of polio, BSE (mad cow disease), antibiotics, the... see more
Flash animations of several immune processes such as MHC I and II loading, somatic recombination, and B and T cell... see more
Animations covering DNA science concepts.
An on-line companion to the virology textbook, Principles of Molecular Virology. Includes brief materials for 4 of the 8... see more
The International Committee on the Taxonomy of Viruses contains links to the latest key to virus taxonomy.
This site allows a student to test their knowledge of pathogenic bacteria by identifying one to four unknowns. Each case... see more
A collection of resources for teaching about plant diseases and includes materials from basic to advanced levels. These... see more
Burkholderia cepacia (B. cepacia) is an opportunistic, Gram negative pathogen which causes infection mainly in... see more
BacSim is an individual-based simulator of bacterial growth. Users manipulate environmental parameters and then monitor... see more
In this new video we look at the basics of bacteria. We look at their classifications, sizes, shapes and how they... see more
A complete teachable unit to introduce students to bacteria and antibiotics and the evolution of antibiotic resistance.... see more
This micrograph animation depicts a biofilm of bacteria collected from a rock surface in Yellowstone hot springs.
This site provides a description including the purpose, mechanism, test components, methods and interpretation of a... see more
In this animation, the process of sonication is examined to show how cells are separated by high-frequency sound waves.... see more
The Cell Image Library is a public and easily accessible, high-quality cell image database of images, videos, and... see more
Self contained lesson, powerpoint show for students to learn the differences between bacterial, animal and plant cells.
In this animation, cellular respiration is discussed. The Big Picture tab focuses on the main stages that occur during... see more