life science
noun
: a branch of science (such as biology, medicine, and sometimes anthropology or sociology) that deals with living organisms and life processes
—usually used in plural
life scientist
noun
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One of the science community’s biggest concerns has been disruptions in the flow of grant funding to universities and institutes from the NIH, the agency responsible for funneling federal dollars into biomedical and life sciences research.
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Evan Bush, NBC news, 4 Feb. 2026
However, NexPoint could develop more than 150 acres nearby that could be rezoned for future life science uses, according to the firm’s website.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
The largest life sciences investment in PA history.
—CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Hospitals, insurers and life sciences firms urgently need tools that normalize data, automate workflows and make AI actionable across outdated systems.
—Sahar Hashmi, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Evan Bush, NBC news, 4 Feb. 2026
However, NexPoint could develop more than 150 acres nearby that could be rezoned for future life science uses, according to the firm’s website.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
The largest life sciences investment in PA history.
—CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Hospitals, insurers and life sciences firms urgently need tools that normalize data, automate workflows and make AI actionable across outdated systems.
—Sahar Hashmi, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Life science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life%20science. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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