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Biologists study
living organisms: how they grow, reproduce, and interact among themselves
and with their environment. Specialization in a particular aspect of
biology is common (for example, neuroscience, which includes study of the
brain, sensory perception, and nerve cell signaling). Regardless of the
area of specialization, in modern biology full understanding of a process
requires integrating studies at many levels of organization: populations,
individual organisms, organ systems, cells, and molecules.
Biologists carry out research in
universities, government laboratories, and industry. The research may be
"basic," exploring a fundamental question to further our
understanding of life processes. Such research may be in the laboratory or
"in the field." Research may also be "applied," seeking
to develop a new or better drug or biological pesticide, a new vaccine, or
a way to conserve an endangered species, for example. Biologists in
universities teach in addition to conducting research. These biologists
must seek grant support for their research, from government or foundations.
Note: Some resources in this section are provided by JGPerpich, LLC
and the US Department of Labor, Bureau of
Labor Statistics.
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