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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Kendall went on to add that work like this shows exactly why the country is determined to support its life sciences innovators to make groundbreaking new treatments possible.
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Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 17 Dec. 2025
Earlier this month, Cramer used Agilent Technologies to illustrate the resurgence in life sciences.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2025
Silicon Valley Bank named 28-year SVB veteran Megan Scheffel head of life science and health care banking.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 5 Dec. 2025
Connect Labs leases flexible lab and office space designed to help new companies grow quickly in major fields like life sciences, technology, and energy.
—Charlotte Observer, 4 Dec. 2025
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Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 17 Dec. 2025
Earlier this month, Cramer used Agilent Technologies to illustrate the resurgence in life sciences.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2025
Silicon Valley Bank named 28-year SVB veteran Megan Scheffel head of life science and health care banking.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 5 Dec. 2025
Connect Labs leases flexible lab and office space designed to help new companies grow quickly in major fields like life sciences, technology, and energy.
—Charlotte Observer, 4 Dec. 2025
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“Life science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life%20science. Accessed 24 Dec. 2025.
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