This U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in conducting research and experimental development in medicine, health, biology, botany, agriculture, fisheries, forests, pharmacy, veterinary and other life sciences.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Providing physical, chemical, or other analytical testing services--are classified in Industry 541380, Testing Laboratories;
• Providing biotechnology research and development services--are classified in U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry 54171023, Research and Development in Biotechnology;
• Providing veterinary testing services--are classified in Industry 541940, Veterinary Services;
• Providing medical laboratory testing for humans--are classified in U.S. Industry 621511, Medical Laboratories; and
• Conducting research and development in the physical sciences--are classified in U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry 54 17101, Research & Development in the Physical and Engineering Sciences.