Chapter 1: The Main Themes of Microbiology Here are links to related web sites you can visit: Antony van Leeuwenhoek (1632-1723) Highlights in the History of Microbiology - by Karen Kiser at St. Louis Community College. This page "is a great introduction to the history of microbiology with biographies of Leeuwenhoek, Jenner, and other luminaries." The Tree of Life. The Tree of Life is a multi-authored, Internet project containing information about the diversity of organisms on Earth, their history, and characteristics. The information is linked together in the form of the evolutionary tree that connects all organisms to each other. Microbes in the News - news stories from the popular press related to microbial ecology and microbiology, with added commentary from scientists. Stories are grouped into four categories: Heroic, Dangerous, Ancient and Strange. Microbiology, Bugs in the News! The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Emerging Infectious Diseases An online journal by the National Center for Infectious Diseases. They will soon be adding a collection of photos and images. World Health Organization Home Page U.S. Food and Drug Administration Home Page American Society for Microbiology Dictionaries and Glossaries (American Society for Microbiology).  Links to biomedical and life sciences resources that provide spelling of proper names and definitions Microbiology - weekly microbiology articles and links. Return to Chapter 1 activities l Online Learning Center