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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Six months ago, Zubair Jandali, who leads health care and life sciences at Anthropic, told an audience that Claude could help with the digital work of the life sciences.
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John Drake,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Octapharma’s presence in Rock Hill, along with Novant, delivers on the city’s goal of becoming a life sciences and advanced manufacturing destination for businesses, Gettys said.
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John Marks,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
Many investors feared that AI would allow healthcare and life sciences companies to bring research activities in-house, reducing demand for contract research providers like IQVIA.
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Harvey Stober,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Financial companies, life science companies, universities, public safety companies.
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David Wade,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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John Drake,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Octapharma’s presence in Rock Hill, along with Novant, delivers on the city’s goal of becoming a life sciences and advanced manufacturing destination for businesses, Gettys said.
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John Marks,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
Many investors feared that AI would allow healthcare and life sciences companies to bring research activities in-house, reducing demand for contract research providers like IQVIA.
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Harvey Stober,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Financial companies, life science companies, universities, public safety companies.
—
David Wade,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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“Life science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life%20science. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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