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Biology at the National Academies
Division on Earth and Life Studies ~ encompasses activities where policy meets the realm of science and the environment, including such high profile issues as drilling for oil on Alaska's North Slope, stem cell research, the transportation of nuclear waste, and protecting the nation's food supply.
Web Features
 National Academies Press: Biology Collection ~ read online free.
Emerging Issues and Data on Environmental Contaminants ~ a public forum for communication among government, industry, environmental groups and the academic community about emerging evidence and issues in toxicogenomics, environmental toxicology, risk assessment, exposure assessment and other related fields.
Animal Models Database ~ a searchable database of laboratory animal colonies held by researchers and private companies.
Laboratory Code Registry
~ international registry of laboratory codes maintained on behalf of the International Committee on Standardized Nomenclature for Mice.
ILAR Journal ~ quarterly, peer-reviewed publication of the Institute for Laboratory Animal Research.
Beyond Discovery: Human Gene Testing ~ explores the trail of research that led scientists to open the door to gene testing, which is promising to transform medicine.
Beyond Discovery: Insect Pheromones ~ discusses how scientists first discovered insect pheromones and how they harnessed them for cost-effective pest management that reduces pesticide use.
National Academies Offices
Board on Life Sciences ~ provides advice to government and the scientific community on the biological sciences and their impact on society.
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology ~ examines environmental pollution problems affecting human health, human impacts on the environment and the assessment and management of related risks to human health and the environment.
Institute for Laboratory Animal Research ~ prepares authoritative reports on subjects of importance to the animal care and use community, serves as a clearinghouse for information about animal resources, develops and makes available scientific and technical information on laboratory animals and other biological research resources.
Ocean Studies Board ~ explores the science, policies and infrastructure needed to understand and protect coastal and marine environments and resources.
Polar Research Board ~ provides independent analysis to the federal government and the nation on matters of science and technology affecting public policy on research needs, environmental quality, natural resources and other issues in the Arctic, the Antarctic and cold regions in general.
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