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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Between 2011 and 2022, private-capital firms invested nearly $300 billion in more than 1,800 American life science companies.
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Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
British officials also relaxed regulations to speed up timelines for clinical trials to support the life sciences sector with Mr. Trump also expected to impose levies on the pharmaceutical industry.
—Eshe Nelson, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
In addition to attracting people living in downtown and Little Italy, the club has seen membership growth from young professionals moving to San Diego from the Silicon Valley area and life science workers in north San Diego, Lee said.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
China has pulled ahead of the United States in key areas of the life sciences, and the U.S. may only have a handful of years to regain dominance in the sector, according to an independent commission's report sent Tuesday to Congress and the White House.
—Maya Goldman, Axios, 8 Apr. 2025
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Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
British officials also relaxed regulations to speed up timelines for clinical trials to support the life sciences sector with Mr. Trump also expected to impose levies on the pharmaceutical industry.
—Eshe Nelson, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
In addition to attracting people living in downtown and Little Italy, the club has seen membership growth from young professionals moving to San Diego from the Silicon Valley area and life science workers in north San Diego, Lee said.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
China has pulled ahead of the United States in key areas of the life sciences, and the U.S. may only have a handful of years to regain dominance in the sector, according to an independent commission's report sent Tuesday to Congress and the White House.
—Maya Goldman, Axios, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Life science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life%20science. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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