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Web Sites

Genome.gov: National Human Genome Research Institute
"The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) supports the development of resources and technology that will accelerate genome research and its application to human health. A critical part of the NHGRI mission continues to be the study of the ethical, legal and social implications (ELSI) of genome research. NHGRI also supports the training of investigators and the dissemination of genome information to the public and to health professionals." note: See "Issues in Genetics" tab at top of screen.
genomics.energy.gov (US Department of Energy Office of Science)
genomics.engergy.gov is the gateway to the U.S. Department of Energy's genomic websites - DOE Genomic Science; Human Genome Project Information; Microbial Genome Program Archive; and Genomics Image Gallery.
C2ES: Center for Climate and Energy Solutions
C2ES is "an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to forge practical solutions to climate change.
Our mission is to advance strong policy and action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote clean energy, and strengthen resilience to climate impacts. A key objective is a national market-based program to reduce emissions cost-effectively. We believe a sound climate strategy is essential to ensure a strong, sustainable economy."
i Dig Bio
Making data and images of millions of biological specimens available on the web -- From Mastodons to Monarch butterflies -- Description records of over 125 million specimens, many including photos and even 3d scans.
Plants of the World
Database of 1 1/4 million plant names, most with detailed descriptions, and 190,000 images. Developed by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, England.
Southwestern Center for Herpetological Research
The Southwestern Center for Herpetological Research is a nonprofit "dedicated to the education of the Association's members and the general propagation of the herpetofauna indigenous to the American Southwest."

Semantic Scholar search This link opens in a new window
Searches articles and scholarly content especially in science-related information; includes the largest repository of free full-text life science articles online, High Wire Press, a division of Stanford University.