bioscientist
Studies living things
A bioscientist is a scientist who works in the biological sciences—fields like molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, or ecology.
The term is broad, covering anyone whose research focuses on living organisms and life processes: The bioscientists studying coral reef decline published alarming findings.
Hereditary code molecule
- genesUnits of heredity
- heredityGenetic trait transmission
- genomicsStudy of entire genetic sequences
- chromosomesGene-bearing nuclear structures
mutation · inheritance · genotype · phenotype · epigenetics · sequencing · genome · nucleotide
Facility for scientific investigation
- microscopeInstrument for viewing minute objects
- pipetteGraduated liquid transfer tube
- centrifugeSpinning density-separation device
- autoclavePressurized steam sterilization chamber
bioreactor · spectrophotometer · agar · cultures · sterile · assay · reagents · flask
Exclusive rights to inventions
- inventionNew device or method
- bioengineeringEngineering applied to biology
- commercializationProfit-driven market introduction
- startupsNewly launched businesses
Sudden important advance
- eurekaDiscovery triumph cry
- insightDeep perceptive understanding
- findingConclusion from investigation
- detectionAct of finding something
uncovering · identification · recognition · serendipity · revelation · elucidation · Nobel · publication
Relating to education or theory
- scholarLearned, studious person
- professorSenior university teacher
- investigatorOne who examines evidence
- postdocPost-degree research position
PhD · fellow · collaborator · mentor
Study of environmental relations
- microbiologyStudy of microscopic life
- immunologyScience of bodily defenses
- neuroscienceStudy of nervous systems
- virologyStudy of infectious agents
botany · zoology · epidemiology · pharmacology · physiology
DNA
Hereditary code molecule
chromosomes · mutation · inheritance · genotype · phenotype · epigenetics · sequencing · genome · nucleotide · CRISPR
laboratory
Facility for scientific investigation
- microscopeInstrument for viewing minute objects
- pipetteGraduated liquid transfer tube
- centrifugeSpinning density-separation device
autoclave · bioreactor · spectrophotometer · agar · cultures · sterile · assay · reagents · flask · beaker
patents
Exclusive rights to inventions
- inventionNew device or method
- bioengineeringEngineering applied to biology
- commercializationProfit-driven market introduction
startups · nanotechnology · therapeutics · biopharmaceuticals
breakthrough
Sudden important advance
detection · uncovering · identification · recognition · serendipity · revelation · elucidation · Nobel · publication · citation
academic
Relating to education or theory
- scholarLearned, studious person
- professorSenior university teacher
- investigatorOne who examines evidence
postdoc · PhD · fellow · collaborator · mentor
ecology
Study of environmental relations
- microbiologyStudy of microscopic life
- immunologyScience of bodily defenses
- neuroscienceStudy of nervous systems
virology · botany · zoology · epidemiology · pharmacology · physiology
bioscientistphysicist
Scientist of matter and energy
mathematician · astrophysicist · chemist · computer scientist · theoretical physicist