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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Kelsey Houston-Edwards, WIRED, 8 Dec. 2024
The bottom line: Historically, sponsors have stayed away from drug discovery but there is opportunity with not only drug delivery but pre-molecule stages of life sciences.
—Aaron Weitzman, Axios, 2 Dec. 2024
Such projects are critical for the state to attract life sciences companies and remain competitive in the sector, said Maryland Commerce Secretary Kevin Anderson.
—Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 26 Nov. 2024
At the same time, with the close cooperation of researchers on the ground, the crew also completed a large number of space science experiments in the fields of microgravity physics, space material science, space life science, aerospace medicine and aerospace technology, among others.
—Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Kelsey Houston-Edwards, WIRED, 8 Dec. 2024
The bottom line: Historically, sponsors have stayed away from drug discovery but there is opportunity with not only drug delivery but pre-molecule stages of life sciences.
—Aaron Weitzman, Axios, 2 Dec. 2024
Such projects are critical for the state to attract life sciences companies and remain competitive in the sector, said Maryland Commerce Secretary Kevin Anderson.
—Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 26 Nov. 2024
At the same time, with the close cooperation of researchers on the ground, the crew also completed a large number of space science experiments in the fields of microgravity physics, space material science, space life science, aerospace medicine and aerospace technology, among others.
—Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Life science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life%20science. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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