Main glossary
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Baseline dataThis is data that is collected on patients at the beginning of the clinical trial. | |
Big dataExtremely large data sets that may be analysed computationally to reveal patterns, trends and associations | |
BiobankA
biobank is a place that stores biological samples for use in research | |
BiochemicalRelating to the chemical processes and
substances that occur within living organisms | |
BioinformaticsAn interdisciplinary field of science that
combines biology, computer science, information engineering, mathematics and statistics
to analyse data | |
Biological sampleAny sample or specimen of material derived from
an organism | |
Biomarker | |
BiotechnologyThe area of biology involving living systems and organisms used to develop a product | |
BlindingBlinding means setting up a trial in a way which prevents anyone from knowing which participants are in the control group and which are in the treatment group. | |
Boilerplate paragraphIt is the small section at the end of the press release that provides some background information about the organisation or group, including what the group does, its mission and past accomplishments. It comes under the “Notes to Editor” section along with relevant links to the website and social media channels. | |
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