*Biology: Recommended Websites

Information about biodiversity hotspots and global efforts to conserve biodiversity.

"See WWF's priority conservation areas and discover what we are doing to help make a difference around the globe."

"CBD is a global agreement addressing all aspects of biological diversity: genetic resources, species, and ecosystems."

"An initiative for key investments in biodiversity conservation, based on the common vision that economic prosperity and conservation are linked."

"OMIM is a comprehensive, authoritative compendium of human genes and genetic phenotypes that is freely available and updated daily. The full-text, referenced overviews in OMIM contain information on all known mendelian disorders and over 12,000 genes. OMIM focuses on the relationship between phenotype and genotype. It is updated daily, and the entries contain copious links to other genetics resources. "

GARD provides current, reliable, easily understood information about rare or genetic diseases.

Provides short descriptions of inherited disorders. It is hosted by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)

NIAID conducts and supports research to better understand infectious diseases.

"PDQ (Physician Data Query) is NCI's comprehensive cancer database. It contains summaries on a wide range of cancer topics; a registry of 8000+ open and 19,000+ closed cancer clinical trials from around the world; and a directory of professionals who provide genetics services. PDQ also contains the NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms, with definitions for 6000+ cancer and medical terms, and the NCI Drug Dictionary, which has information on 1200+ agents used in the treatment of cancer or cancer-relate

Including coverage of the COVID-19 outbreak, this database curates openly available content related to coronaviruses. It includes thousands of open-access articles from the world’s leading publishers as well as current research from pre-print repositories such as arXiv and will continue to grow and evolve as more is learned about the pandemic.

LitCovid is a curated literature hub for tracking up-to-date scientific information about the 2019 novel Coronavirus. It is the most comprehensive resource on the subject, providing a central access to 177430 (and growing) relevant articles in PubMed. The articles are updated daily and are further categorized by different research topics (e.g. Long Covid) and geographic locations for improved access.

You can use MedlinePlus to learn about the latest treatments, look up information on a drug or supplement, find out the meanings of words, or view medical videos or illustrations. You can also get links to the latest medical research on your topic or find out about clinical trials on a disease or condition.

Answers to important health questions from the publishers of the Physicians' Desk Reference.

"An integrated global alert and response system for epidemics and other public health emergencies based on strong national public health systems and capacity and an effective international system for coordinated response."

3-D visualizations of male and female human anatomy. Requires free registration or login via Google or Facebook account.

"E-anatomy is an interactive and free atlas of the anatomy of human body"

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