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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Takeaways From Other Industries Other industries provide clues about what may be possible with advanced AI use in life sciences, even taking into account the enhanced safety considerations with human medicine.
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Aman Wasan, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
In recent years, Danaher has focused on acquisitions in the life sciences sector, including subsidiaries that make diagnostic tests for COVID-19.
—Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025
As an independent nonprofit research institute, Scripps Research and other peer institutes in the region are central to San Diego’s economy, and federal research funding is essential to maintaining the region’s position among the nation’s leaders in the life sciences.
—Pete Schultz, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 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.
—Solomon Adams, WIRED, 23 Feb. 2025
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Aman Wasan, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
In recent years, Danaher has focused on acquisitions in the life sciences sector, including subsidiaries that make diagnostic tests for COVID-19.
—Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025
As an independent nonprofit research institute, Scripps Research and other peer institutes in the region are central to San Diego’s economy, and federal research funding is essential to maintaining the region’s position among the nation’s leaders in the life sciences.
—Pete Schultz, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 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.
—Solomon Adams, WIRED, 23 Feb. 2025
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“Life science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life%20science. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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