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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Patent search tool Garden raised a $6.8 million seed to help life sciences lawyers navigate increasing litigation, CEO Adi Sidapara tells Axios exclusively.
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Claire Rychlewski, Axios, 15 Aug. 2024
The life sciences firm popped 6% after hours on the release.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2024
Carol Berman Before joining Discover Magazine, Paul spent over 20 years as a science journalist, specializing in U.S. life science policy and global scientific career issues.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 7 Aug. 2024
Alphabet’s Other Bets — a collection of moonshot units that includes the life sciences business Verily and the self-driving car effort Waymo — brought in $365 million in revenue while posting an operating loss of $1.13 billion.
—Julia Love, Fortune, 23 July 2024
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Claire Rychlewski, Axios, 15 Aug. 2024
The life sciences firm popped 6% after hours on the release.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2024
Carol Berman Before joining Discover Magazine, Paul spent over 20 years as a science journalist, specializing in U.S. life science policy and global scientific career issues.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 7 Aug. 2024
Alphabet’s Other Bets — a collection of moonshot units that includes the life sciences business Verily and the self-driving car effort Waymo — brought in $365 million in revenue while posting an operating loss of $1.13 billion.
—Julia Love, Fortune, 23 July 2024
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“Life science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life%20science. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
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