Intute: Biological sciences presents the 15 most recent Web resources for education and research added to our database en-uk 21 Mar 2010 03:30:00 GMT http://www.intute.ac.uk/biologicalsciences/latest.html Logo for the Intute service http://www.intute.ac.uk/images/intute_100_new.png 100 42 http://www.intute.ac.uk/biologicalsciences/latest.html http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20100310-13310251 http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20100310-13310251 The UK Stem Cell Tool Kit is a reference tool for those who wish to develop a programme of human stem cell research and manufacture, including clinical applications. Provided by the Medical Research Council (MRC) the Tool Kit can be viewed by regulatory routes in three different ways, either by ‘map view’, ‘question view’, or ‘project view’. Users can navigate their way through the regulations by responding to a series of key questions and building their own route map. Also available are six research scenarios of examples of stem cell projects from the real world and a glossary of useful terms. Information is provided on those organisations involved with the development of the Tool Kit and constructive feedback is welcomed. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:01 GMT http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20100310-13555165 http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20100310-13555165 The Human Tissue Authority (HTA) revised codes of practice came into force in September 2009. The revised codes provide guidance and advice and expected standards for all the sectors regulated by the HTA. Each code is provided in an interactive format providing easy access to the different sections, with links to other relevant issues and documents and a pop-up glossary. There are nine codes, covering post-mortem examination; consent, donation of solid organs for transplantation; anatomical examination; disposal of human tissue; public display; research; import and export of human bodies, body parts, and tissue; and donation of allogeneic bone marrow and peripheral blood stem cells for transplantation. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:01 GMT http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20100308-09455127 http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20100308-09455127 This site, produced by Dr. Eric Boehm of Kean University, New Jersey, details the molecular systematics of a particular group of fungi: the Hysteriaceae, Mytilinidiaceae and Gloniaceae. Mon, 8 Mar 2010 00:00:01 GMT http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20100308-11224359 http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20100308-11224359 Started by Oxford Journals in 2009, AoB PLANTS is an online, open-access journal publishing papers on all aspects of plant biology, including palaeobotany, and covering micro-organisms and animals where their impact on plants is central. Papers are peer-reviewed before publication, after which readers are able to submit comments through the medium of E-LETTERS which provides a published exchange of views. NB There is as yet very little content in this journal. Mon, 8 Mar 2010 00:00:01 GMT http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20100302-09343448 http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20100302-09343448 This teaching resource on epigenetics is made available by the Genetic Science Learning Center, University of Utah and is sourced from their Teach.Genetics website. A range of interactive features and online activities are available, including, videos, audio files, lectures, learning objectives, and test and quizzes. Topics covered include an introduction to the epigenome and how it instructs DNA, gene control, DNA and histone model, epigenetic tags, epigenetics and inheritance, and epigenome-influencing factors present in the environment. Tue, 2 Mar 2010 00:00:01 GMT http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=vim-20100225-112430 http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=vim-20100225-112430 SIN004 - The red fox in rural areas, is a seven page leaflet made available as a PDF file by Natural England. The leaflet briefly describes the biology, behaviour, social organisation, population statistics, parisites and disease of the fox, before dealing with possible problems and methods of control. References to other literature are given, as well as contacts to discuss control methods. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:01 GMT http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=vim-20100225-114327 http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=vim-20100225-114327 This four page leaflet, SIN003 - Urban foxes, is made available by Natural England as a PDF file. It briefly describes the biology and behaviour of foxes in urban areas and the problems which may well occur when they come into conflict with human being. It then deals with the various possible methods of control and gives a contact for further information, as well as details of some relavent websites. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:01 GMT http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=vim-20100225-123325 http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=vim-20100225-123325 This seven page leaflet, SIN002 - Feral wild boar, is made available as a PDF file by Natural England. The leaflet briefly describes the history of the re-establishment of populations of wild boar in England, and the biology, behaviour, distribution and habits of the animals. It goes on to assess the possible pros and cons for nature conservation, as well as potential conflicts with human beings, and to discuss possible control methods and the necessary licensing to ensure that legislation protecting the boars is complied with. A contact is given for further information. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:01 GMT http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=vim-20100225-131516 http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=vim-20100225-131516 This 90 page report, originally produced in 2005 by English Nature, is here made available as a PDF file by Natural England. It forms the basis of a good practice guide for woodland management for bats, published by the Bat Conservation Trust, Forestry Commission, English Nature and the Countryside Council for Wales. Based in Germany, the researchers aim to give an overview of the current state of knowledge about the biology and ecology of Central European bat species in woodland. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:01 GMT http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=vim-20100225-140215 http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=vim-20100225-140215 This 68 page report was originally produced by English Nature in 2005, and is here made available as a PDF file by Natural England. The objectives of the study were to investigate the effects of the removal of grazing livestock from the Forest of Dean (through slaughter to prevent the spread of foot and mouth) in 2001 on the diet of greater horseshoe bats in the area. The study then made recommendations for grazing regimes which would favour the bats. It also includes references to relevant literature. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:01 GMT http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=vim-20100225-143634 http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=vim-20100225-143634 This 21 page report, R645 - Routes to the development of a parapoxvirus vaccine for red squirrels, was originally produced by English Nature in 2005 and is here made available as a PDF file by Natural England. The report looks at the history of the decline of the red squirrel in the UK and attempts to estimate the timesacles and costs of the development of a vaccine, and then gives a list of references to relevant literature. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:01 GMT http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=vim-20100224-134318 http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=vim-20100224-134318 This 6 page leaflet is made available as a PDF file by Natural England. It outlines the types of damage badgers may cause and emphases the protection they are afforded by law and the necessity to seek a licence to interfere with them. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:01 GMT http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=vim-20100224-141020 http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=vim-20100224-141020 This 3 page leaflet is produced by Natural England as a PDF file in their Technical Advice Note series. It gives information on the life history and biology of the introduced American Mink and the damage which it is thought to cause to native wildlife. The leaflet also covers possible methods of control. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:01 GMT http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=vim-20100224-143541 http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=vim-20100224-143541 This Natural England species information note (provided as a PDF file) gives a brief description of the otter, its biology, relevant legislation, possible problems and issues and ways these might be resolved. It also gives contacts regarding licensing, and details of some relevant literature. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:01 GMT http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=vim-20100224-150342 http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=vim-20100224-150342 This three page leaflet, SIN005 - Dormouse: European protected species, is made available by Natural England as a PDF file. The leaflet briefly describes the life history, biology, and distribution of the dormouse as well as the legislation protecting it and ways in which farming may affect it. There are references to other literature and contacts regarding licensing. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:01 GMT