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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Healey's $1 billion proposal aims to catalyze the economic growth around climate tech by using the successes in life sciences as a template and applying it to climate tech innovation, Hao told ABC News.
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 3 June 2024
Ben Hirsch Before joining Discover Magazine, Paul spent over 20 years as a science journalist, specializing in U.S. life science policy and global scientific career issues.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 31 May 2024
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Alex and his care team had to overcome many hurdles to get Alex back to a full life.
—Antje M. Barreveld, STAT, 16 May 2024
The group’s scorecard showed the largest number of deals in the life sciences and information technology industries, with 142 in all.
—Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 5 Apr. 2024
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 3 June 2024
Ben Hirsch Before joining Discover Magazine, Paul spent over 20 years as a science journalist, specializing in U.S. life science policy and global scientific career issues.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 31 May 2024
Newsletters Sign up for First Opinion The smartest thinkers in life sciences on what's happening — and what's to come
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Alex and his care team had to overcome many hurdles to get Alex back to a full life.
—Antje M. Barreveld, STAT, 16 May 2024
The group’s scorecard showed the largest number of deals in the life sciences and information technology industries, with 142 in all.
—Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 5 Apr. 2024
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“Life science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life%20science. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.
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