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From the smallest microbe to the largest mammal, Life Science explores the origins, evolution and expansion of life in all its forms. Explore a wide range of topics from animal profiles to genetics and human Biology.
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Biology Terminology

Biology terms are phrases commonly used in the study of living organisms. Understanding biology terms is vital to anyone interested in learning about or studying biology. Biology terms cover all biological fields, including genetics and conservation.

 
 

Biological Fields of Study

Biological fields are the different areas of study related to biology, such as botany, genetics and conservation. The various biological fields differ greatly in size, scope and methodology but all relate to the study of life.

  • Bacteriology  
    Bacteriology is the branch of biology devoted to the study of bacteria. Bacteriologists are concerned with the structure and functions of bacteria, with the environmental conditions that affect bacterial growth, with the effects of bacteria...
  • Biometry  
    Biometry, or Biometrics, is the application of statistics to the study of living things.
  • Bionics  
    Bionics is the study of the functions of living organisms for the purpose of building mechanical or electronic devices to copy or imitate these functions.
  • Biophysics  
    Biophysics is the science that uses the principles and techniques of physics to study living organisms.
  • Botany  
    Botany is the science of plants. Botany is one of the major branches of biology, the science of living things.
  • Entomology  
    Entomology is the study of insects. Scientists specializing in this field are called entomologists.
  • Eugenics  
    Eugenics is the study of human heredity in order to find ways to improve future generations through selective reproduction.
  • Natural History  
    Natural History is the study of natural objects and events. The term was once applied to the branch of knowledge that includes the biological and physical sciences.
  • Nature Study  
    Nature Study is the informal study of plants and animals, usually in their natural surroundings, and of other natural objects and events.
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    Watch this Reuters video about a bionic soccer ball that is being tested at the Club World Cup. The new bionic ball uses magnetic sensors and a heavy-duty microchip that signals the referee's wristwatch when a ball completely crosses the goal line.
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    Watch this video about biometric passports on HowStuffWorks. Biometric passports are commonplace in Europe, but German hackers have been able to hack into the system and steal biometric information.
 

Biologists

The Biologists Channel contains biographies of some of the most important figures in biology.

  • American Biologists  
    American biologists have contributed some of biology's greatest findings. With the increasing importance of genetics, conservation and microbiology, American biologists may yet discover some of nature's most amazing secrets.
  • Australian Biologists  
    Australian biologists have contributed some of biology's greatest findings. With the increasing importance of genetics, conservation and microbiology, Australian biologists may yet discover some of nature's most amazing secrets.
  • Canadian Biologists  
    Canadian biologists have contributed some of biology's greatest findings. With the increasing importance of genetics, conservation and microbiology, Canadian biologists may yet discover some of nature's most amazing secrets.
  • Danish Biologists  
    Danish biologists have contributed some of biology's greatest findings. With the increasing importance of genetics, conservation and microbiology, Danish biologists may yet discover some of nature's most amazing secrets.
  • Dutch Biologists  
    Dutch biologists have contributed some of biology's greatest findings. With the increasing importance of genetics, conservation and microbiology, Dutch biologists may yet discover some of nature's most amazing secrets.
  • English Biologists  
    English biologists have contributed some of biology's greatest findings. With the increasing importance of genetics, conservation and microbiology, English biologists may yet discover some of nature's most amazing secrets.
  • French Biologists  
    French biologists have contributed some of biology's greatest findings. With the increasing importance of genetics, conservation and microbiology, French biologists may yet discover some of nature's most amazing secrets.
  • German Biologists  
    German biologists have contributed some of biology's greatest findings. With the increasing importance of genetics, conservation and microbiology, German biologists may yet discover some of nature's most amazing secrets.
  • Italian Biologists  
    Italian biologists have contributed some of biology's greatest findings. With the increasing importance of genetics, conservation and microbiology, Italian biologists may yet discover some of nature's most amazing secrets.
  • Other Biologists  
    Other biologists, those living outside of major scientific nations, have also contributed greatly to biology. With the increasing importance of genetics, conservation and microbiology, other biologists may yet discover more of nature's secrets.
  • Russian Biologists  
    Russian biologists have contributed some of biology's greatest findings. With the increasing importance of genetics, conservation and microbiology, Russian biologists may yet discover some of nature's most amazing secrets.
  • Scottish Biologists  
    Scottish biologists have contributed some of biology's greatest findings. With the increasing importance of genetics, conservation and microbiology, Scottish biologists may yet discover some of nature's most amazing secrets.
  • Swedish Biologists  
    Swedish biologists have contributed some of biology's greatest findings. With the increasing importance of genetics, conservation and microbiology, Swedish biologists may yet discover some of nature's most amazing secrets.
 

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