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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These modules covered data analytics, physics, environmental science, electrical engineering, civil and mechanical engineering, chemistry, and life sciences.
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 June 2025
Massachusetts’ life sciences sector alone supports 143,000 jobs.
—Alan M. Leventhal, Boston Herald, 22 June 2025
Leadership on that project brought high-impact contract wins and firmly established Domino as the leader for all things AI in life sciences.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 3 June 2025
Two other fast-growing sectors are life sciences, with total deal amounts rising by 17%, and cybersecurity, with a 4% increase, the report found.
—Elaine Pofeldt, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 June 2025
Massachusetts’ life sciences sector alone supports 143,000 jobs.
—Alan M. Leventhal, Boston Herald, 22 June 2025
Leadership on that project brought high-impact contract wins and firmly established Domino as the leader for all things AI in life sciences.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 3 June 2025
Two other fast-growing sectors are life sciences, with total deal amounts rising by 17%, and cybersecurity, with a 4% increase, the report found.
—Elaine Pofeldt, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
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“Life science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life%20science. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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