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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This could have significant implications across healthcare and life sciences, where organizations are already under pressure to operate with greater speed, precision and efficiency.
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Rahul Saluja, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The university, whose enrollment surpassed 40,000 for the first time last fall, has had less success establishing an innovation district featuring important life science and biotech park laboratories.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Taylor also answered questions about the OpenAI nonprofit’s work, including its work in life sciences and AI resilience.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 12 May 2026
The center says the system is intended to support scientific computing, engineering simulation, and artificial intelligence workloads at scale, covering applications from materials research to climate modeling and life sciences.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
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Rahul Saluja, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The university, whose enrollment surpassed 40,000 for the first time last fall, has had less success establishing an innovation district featuring important life science and biotech park laboratories.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Taylor also answered questions about the OpenAI nonprofit’s work, including its work in life sciences and AI resilience.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 12 May 2026
The center says the system is intended to support scientific computing, engineering simulation, and artificial intelligence workloads at scale, covering applications from materials research to climate modeling and life sciences.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Life science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life%20science. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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