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Bioinformatics

The use of computing tools to manage and analyze genomic and molecular biological data.

Biospecimen

Also known as biological material, this is a general term that applies to any material taken from a person (typically blood or tissue samples).

Biotechnology

A set of biological techniques developed through basic research and now applied to research and product development.