Macrophages.com is being developed as a community web site for researchers with an interest in macrophage biology. Our overall aim is to collate information on macrophage biology into a central web-based resource, alongside sets of novel bioinformatic tools to permit its effective development and use.

The specfic aims of this web site are:

• To provide a resource for distribution of information about macrophage and osteoclast biology, especially transcriptomics and comparative biology of humans, livestock, companion and experimental animals.
• To provide information in a form that is user-friendly for biologists.
• To bring together quality reviews on topics of interest to macrophage biologist on a single site, with the possibility of on-line updating and correspondence.
• To provide a conduit for the sharing of reagents and resources relevant to macrophage biology.
• To promote research collaborations and commercial interactions that can translate knowledge about macrophage biology into therapies that benefit animal and human health.
• Develop and provide access to models of signalling pathways pertinent to macrophage function
• Provide links to other research and teaching materials relevant to the study of these cells