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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Maryland’s life sciences and technology workforce make that goal possible.
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Kelly Schulz, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2025
Its first office at 400 N. Aberdeen St. was sold and razed to build Fulton Labs, a gleaming 16-story life sciences high-rise that opened in 2022.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
Prior to the sale, the prolific life science real estate developer had earmarked the 9444 Waples St. property for redevelopment.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
Our economy is as diverse as our population, with fast-growing life sciences, green economy, and tech industries intersecting our world-leading finance and cultural sectors.
—Andrew Kimball, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2025
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Kelly Schulz, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2025
Its first office at 400 N. Aberdeen St. was sold and razed to build Fulton Labs, a gleaming 16-story life sciences high-rise that opened in 2022.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
Prior to the sale, the prolific life science real estate developer had earmarked the 9444 Waples St. property for redevelopment.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
Our economy is as diverse as our population, with fast-growing life sciences, green economy, and tech industries intersecting our world-leading finance and cultural sectors.
—Andrew Kimball, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Life science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life%20science. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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