40 Examples of Biology

Biology is the science of life. This is a hard science that has numerous branches and fields that number in the hundreds. These include the study of different types of organisms, aspects of biology and levels of biology such as biological processes at the molecular level. Biology also includes various types of applied biology such as agriculture and interdisciplinary fields such as health sciences. The following are common examples of biology.

Agriculture The science and practice of cultivating plants and livestock.	Anatomy The structure of living things.
Astrobiology‎ The study of life and possible life in the universe.	Biochemistry Chemical processes related to biology.
Bioengineering The engineering of biology such as genetic engineering.	Bioethics The ethical, social and legal issues that surround the study and practice of biology, biotechnology and medicine.
Bioinformatics Management and analysis of biological data such as DNA sequences.	Bionics Mechanical systems that work like living things.
Biophysics The use of physics to study biological phenomena.	Biotechnology Technology based on biology.
Botany The science of plants.	Chronobiology The study of biological rhythms and the effect of time on organisms.
Cognitive Biology A science that views thought as a biological function.	Computational Biology The use of computer science to understand biology. For example, running simulations.
Conservation Protection of ecosystems, habitats and species.	Developmental Biology The growth and development of plants and animals.
Ecology The relationship between organisms, including humans, and the environment.	Environmental Science The interdisciplinary study of the environment including fields such as biology, geography, oceanography and atmospheric science.
Epidemiology The study of health and disease in populations.	Evolutionary Biology Evolutionary processes and the history of life forms on Earth.
Forestry The science and practice of conserving, managing and extracting resources from forests.	Genetics The study of genes, genetic variation and heredity.
Gerontology The study of aging.	Health Science The application of science to health. An interdisciplinary branch of science.
Horticulture The science and practice of cultivating plants.	Human Biology The study of the human species.
Immunology The study of the immune system of organisms.	Marine Biology Ocean organisms and biological oceanography.
Medicine The prevention and treatment of disease and injuries.	Microbiology The science of microorganisms such as viruses, bacteria and fungi.
Molecular Biology Biological processes at the molecular level.	Mycology The study of fungi.
Neurobiology The study of the nervous system including the brain.	Nutrition The biological effect of food including nutrients or a lack of nutrients.
Pathology The causes and effects of disease and injury.	Physiology The functions and mechanisms of biological systems such as organ systems, organs and cells.
Sports Medicine Medicine related to physical fitness and sport.	Taxonomy The classification of living organisms.
Virology The study of viruses and related diseases.	Zoology The study of the animal kingdom.

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