life science

noun

Definition of life science

: 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

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Google parent company Alphabet has a dedicated life sciences research subsidiary called Verily and a life extension effort known as Calico, both of which stand to benefit from easier access to wider health data sets and research results. — Nick Statt, The Verge, "Apple might help bring veterans’ medical records into the modern era," 21 Nov. 2018 The drugmaker took a €20 million hit in its life science business in the quarter ended June 30, part of which stemmed from the integration of Sigma’s production networks. — Nina Trentmann, WSJ, "Germany’s Merck Boosts Hedges Against Currency Gyrations," 10 Aug. 2018 Daniel founded and runs the Exponential Medicine Conference, which is one of the largest cross-disciplinary gatherings of life science researchers and innovators. — Rob Reid, Ars Technica, "Ars on your lunch break: Teaching AI to diagnose patient health risks," 24 July 2018 Laser tweezers are now a laboratory standard in the life sciences. — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, "2018 physics Nobel Prize honors 3, including first woman in 55 years," 2 Oct. 2018 The life science real estate company posted revenue of $325 million in the period. — Fox News, "Alexandria Real Estate Equities: 2Q Earnings Snapshot," 31 July 2018 New research has revived one of the longest standing, and biologically fundamental, debates in the life sciences: Is there a set limit to how long humans can live? — Sy Mukherjee, Fortune, "Is There a Limit to How Long Humans Can Live? A New Study Suggests There Isn't," 2 July 2018 Baker, speaking at the BIO International Convention at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, also plugged about $20 million in new tax incentives for 23 life sciences companies. — Priyanka Dayal Mccluskey, BostonGlobe.com, "Baker reaffirms his support for state spending on biotech," 5 June 2018 Fanlo’s departure wasn’t announced at the time, but was reported Friday by the life science publication Fierce Biotech. — Bradley J. Fikes, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Human Longevity names interim CEO," 13 July 2018

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