Life sciences

Life Sciences

Life Sciences (pronounced: /ˈlaɪf ˈsaɪənsɪz/) is a branch of science that involves the study of living organisms such as microorganisms, plants, animals, and human beings, as well as related considerations like bioethics. The term "Life Sciences" is derived from the Latin words "vita" meaning life, and "scientia" meaning knowledge.

Etymology

The term "Life Sciences" is a modern term, first used in the 20th century. It is a direct translation of the Latin term "scientia vitae", where "scientia" means knowledge or understanding, and "vitae" means of life.

Related Terms

• Biology: The natural science that studies life and living organisms, including their physical structure, chemical processes, molecular interactions, physiological mechanisms, development and evolution.
• Biochemistry: The branch of science concerned with the chemical and physicochemical processes and substances that occur within living organisms.
• Genetics: The study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in living organisms.
• Ecology: The branch of biology that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings.
• Microbiology: The study of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, viruses, archaea, fungi and protozoa.
• Zoology: The scientific study of the behavior, structure, physiology, classification, and distribution of animals.
• Botany: The scientific study of plant life and development.

See Also

• Natural Science
• Physical Science
• Earth Science

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