Biotechnology

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."

Biotechnology in Food and Agriculture
http://www.fao.org/biotech/

"This website contains a range of features that may be of value to anyone interested in the role and impact of biotechnology in food and agriculture. These features include: FAO Statement on Biotechnology; An overview of FAO's activities in this area, which include providing advice and assistance to Member Countries, disseminating information and monitoring new developments; An overview of biotechnology in the agro-industry, crop, fisheries, forestry and livestock sectors; The FAO Electronic Forum on Biotechnology in Food and Agriculture, which operates a series of moderated e-mail conferences."

Bioterror
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bioterror/

Companion Web site to "Bioterror," which "follows three New York Times reporters as they delve into the murky past of bioweapons research and grapple with the current threat of anthrax and other attacks. Here's what you'll find online: History of Biowarfare; Future Germ Defenses; Interviews with Biowarriors; Global Guide to Bioweapons; Making Vaccines (Hot Science); Resources on Bioterror; Teacher's Guide."

MedZilla
http://www.medzilla.com/

"Established in 1994, MedZilla is the original Internet employment service for candidates and employers in Medicine, Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, and other scientific fields." Job seekers may post resumes and search job listings; employers can find resumes and post available jobs.

UCBiotech
http://ucbiotech.org/

This site is sponsored by the University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. It contains news and general information about biotechnology. It also includes a database of 1000 scientific publications for researchers and educational resources for teachers.