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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Since the Human Genome Project, the life sciences ecosystem—spanning government, academia and industry—has embraced biologic data to advance inclusion and precision.
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Niven R. Narain, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Trump and Starmer are set to sign a technology partnership – which Mandelson was key to striking – accompanied by major investments in nuclear power, life sciences and Artificial Intelligence data centers.
—Jill Lawless, Twin Cities, 16 Sep. 2025
Microsoft's Joe Petro said there are more than 100,000 with about 40,000 inside the health and life sciences industry.
—Lauren Giella
claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
In Massachusetts, one of the traditional strengths of the state’s economy — high-paying jobs in life science, high tech and research — has been sluggish in the past two years, said Mark Melnik, director of economic and public policy research at a University of Massachusetts Amherst institute.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
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Niven R. Narain, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Trump and Starmer are set to sign a technology partnership – which Mandelson was key to striking – accompanied by major investments in nuclear power, life sciences and Artificial Intelligence data centers.
—Jill Lawless, Twin Cities, 16 Sep. 2025
Microsoft's Joe Petro said there are more than 100,000 with about 40,000 inside the health and life sciences industry.
—Lauren Giella
claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
In Massachusetts, one of the traditional strengths of the state’s economy — high-paying jobs in life science, high tech and research — has been sluggish in the past two years, said Mark Melnik, director of economic and public policy research at a University of Massachusetts Amherst institute.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
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“Life science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life%20science. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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