Biology - Branches of Biology

Biology

Branches of Biology

Branch	Study
Aerobiology	the study of airborne organic particles.
Agriculture	the study of producing crops from the land, with an emphasis on practical applications.
Anatomy	the study of form and function, in plants, animals, and other organisms, or specifically in humans.
Arachnology	the study of arachnids(Air-breathing arthropods).
Astrobiology	the study of evolution, distribution, and future of life in the universe—also known as exobiology, exo-palaeontology and bio astronomy..
Biochemistry	the study of the chemical reactions required for life to exist and function, usually a focus on the cellular level.
Bioengineering	the study of biology through the means of engineering with an emphasis on applied knowledge and especially related to biotechnology.
Biogeography	the study of the distribution of species spatially and temporally.
Bioinformatics	the use of information technology for the study, collection, and storage of genomic and other biological data.
Biomathematics	the quantitative or mathematical study of biological processes, with an emphasis on modelling.
Biomechanics	often considered a branch of medicine, the study of the mechanics of living beings, with an emphasis on applied use through prosthetics or orthotics..
Biomedical research	the study of the human body in health and disease.
Biophysics	the study of biological processes through physics, by applying the theories and methods traditionally used in the physical sciences.
Biotechnology	a new and sometimes controversial branch of biology that studies the manipulation of living matter, including genetic modification and synthetic biology.
Botany	the study of plants.
Building biology	the study of the indoor living environment.
Cell biology	the study of the cell as a complete unit, and the molecular and chemical interactions that occur within a living cell.
Conservation biology	the study of the preservation, protection, or restoration of the natural environment, natural ecosystems, vegetation, and wildlife
Cryobiology	the study of the effects of lower than normally preferred temperatures on living beings.
Developmental biology	the study of the processes through which an organism forms, from zygote to full structure.
Ecology	the study of the interactions of living organisms with one another and with the non-living elements of their environment.
Embryology	the study of the development of embryo (from fecundation to birth).
Entomology	the study of insects.
Environmental biology	the study of the natural world, as a whole or in a particular area, especially as affected by human activity
Epidemiology	a major component of public health research, studying factors affecting the health of populations.
Ethology	the study of animal behaviour.
Evolutionary biology	the study of the origin and descent of species over time.
Genetics	the study of genes and heredity.
Herpetology	the study of reptiles and amphibians.
Histology	the study of cells and tissues, a microscopic branch of anatomy.
Ichthyology	the study of fish..
Integrative biology	the study of whole organisms.
Limnology	the study of inland waters.
Marine biology	the study of ocean ecosystems, plants, animals, and other living beings.
Medicine	the science and art of healing. It encompasses a variety of healthcare practices evolved to maintain and restore health by the prevention and treatment of illness.
Microbiology	the study of microscopic organisms (microorganisms) and their interactions with other living things.
Molecular biology	the study of biology and biological functions at the molecular level, some cross over with biochemistry.
Mycology	the study of fungi
Neurobiology	the study of the nervous system, including anatomy, physiology and pathology.
Oceanography	the study of the ocean, including ocean life, environment, geography, weather, and other aspects influencing the ocean.
Oncology	the study of cancerprocesses, including virus or mutation, Oncogenesis, angiogenesisand tissues re-mouldings..
Ornithology	study of birds
Palaeontology	the study of fossils and sometimes geographic evidence of prehistoric life.
Parasitology	the study of parasites and parasitism.
Pathology	the study of diseases, and the causes, processes, nature, and development of disease.
Pharmacology	the study and practical application of preparation, use, and effects of drugs and synthetic medicines.
Physiology	the study of the functioning of living organisms and the organs and parts of living organisms.
Phytopathology	the study of plant diseases (also called Plant Pathology).
Population biology	the study of groups of conspecific organisms, including.
Population ecology	the study of how population dynamics and extinction.
Population genetics	the study of changes in gene frequencies in populations of organisms.
Psycho biology	the study of the biological bases of psychology.
Socio biology	the study of the biological bases of sociology.
Structural biology	a branch of molecular biology, biochemistry and biophysicsconcerned with the molecular structure of biological macromolecules.
Virology	the study of viruses and some other virus-like agents.
Zoology	the study of animals, including classification, physiology, development, and behaviour..