biological research

Studying living organisms

Biological research is scientific investigation into living organisms and life processes—from molecular biology to ecology.

The term encompasses laboratory experiments, field studies, clinical trials, and computational analysis of biological data.

The university received a grant for biological research on antibiotic resistance.

Biological research has transformed our understanding of genetics.

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Study of matter's behavior

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Engineering novel living systems

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