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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Breyer Elevates a Strategic Architect for Healthcare’s Next Chapter
At Breyer Capital, Cheatham will lead healthcare and life sciences investing, with a focus on computational methods and precision medicine approaches.
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Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
In turn, the UC discoveries have buoyed the state’s life sciences sector where roughly 330,000 people are employed.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2025
More than ninety per cent of the nine billion federal dollars for Harvard that are now in danger supports life sciences, primarily through the National Institutes of Health.
—Atul Gawande, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
Original story reprinted with permission from Quanta Magazine, an editorially independent publication of the Simons Foundation whose mission is to enhance public understanding of science by covering research developments and trends in mathematics and the physical and life sciences.
—Lyndie Chiou, Wired News, 20 Apr. 2025
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Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
In turn, the UC discoveries have buoyed the state’s life sciences sector where roughly 330,000 people are employed.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2025
More than ninety per cent of the nine billion federal dollars for Harvard that are now in danger supports life sciences, primarily through the National Institutes of Health.
—Atul Gawande, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
Original story reprinted with permission from Quanta Magazine, an editorially independent publication of the Simons Foundation whose mission is to enhance public understanding of science by covering research developments and trends in mathematics and the physical and life sciences.
—Lyndie Chiou, Wired News, 20 Apr. 2025
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“Life science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life%20science. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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