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 Human health and wellnessSages say that our health is our most precious resource. Looking out for other people’s health is a big responsibility that comes with a deep sense of satisfaction. What these people do matters. |
Research scientists
| Research scientists have made huge advances in understanding basic biological functions through studying simple life forms, such as viruses and bacteria. These fundamental discoveries of how living things work, help scientists solve real-world problems that effect human quality of life. Many of these break-throughs are helping find cures for various diseases, such as AIDS and hepatitis. |
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Research and field scientists
| Most of our drugs have evolved from studying the bio-chemical properties of medicinal plants. Field scientists often collaborate with indigenous peoples to learn about plant species with medicinal properties. Research scientists study their bio-chemical properties and create man-made compounds that replicate these beneficial effects. Other scientists study ways to stabilize and incorporate these compunds in foods. |
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Research scientists
| Pharmaceuticals are a powerful tool in fighting human diseases. However, the same drug that can save one person’s life can threaten another’s through interactions with other drugs. Research scientists test new medicines for interactivity, side-effects, and maximum dosage levels as a critical part of the process before they are approved for public use. |
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Research scientists
| More and more couples are turning to reproductive technologies when they have challenges conceiving. Many of the techniques have been developed through research done for animal breeding purposes. Scientists continue to break new ground in animal biotech labs. Many of these tools will be transferred to the human reproductive sciences. |
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Research Scientists
| Farm animals can produce more than just food. Animal research scientists are developing new animal breeds that naturally create human antibodies (such as immunoglobulin), cells, and tissues. These valuable components can then be used for research or transplanted into people to cure human diseases. |
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Food scientists
| After a new vitamin or other compund is identified, food scientists work to find ways to stabilize and incorporate the compund into foods. Sometimes this is accomplished through specially breeding a plant to inherently produce more of the component. Other times scientists find ways to stabilize the component so less of it is lost in processing or transportation. |
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Food scientists
| Any food supply has it’s inherent dangers. All foods naturally contain bacteria that can eventually cause decomposition. Additionally, some foods can harbor dangerous organisms, such as E. coli and Salmonella. Food scientists work to understand the nature of these threats as well as ways of minimizing them. Some techniques are developed for safer food processing, while others involve public education campaigns, such as for the safe handling of raw meats and fish. |
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Financial planners
| Financial planners help their clients sort out the many choices for investing, planning for retirement, giving to non-profits and other charities, and passing on their wealth to the next generation. Some planners have their own consulting business, while others work for large financial institutions such as banks and brokerage houses. |
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