2007-01-23 08:40:43 · 3 answers · asked by leo 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
the job prospects in physics are much worse today than they were back in the 60s, so those people got jobs in the growing biology sectors
2007-01-23 11:01:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The above two statements are very true, the lack of jobs in physics and better funding with biological matters do attract many physics types.
Physics is considered the "mother of all sciences" by some. Physicists have a very global and broad understanding behind all of sciences and give a different broader perspective to the issues in biological topics.
Similar to engineers, physicists know broader topics and are not taught to memorize vast catalogs of diagrams and flowcharts like a molecular cell biologist. When looking to solve more difficult issues in biology, sometimes looking from the outside-in and looking more globally at an issue could provide a different answer to the ongoing problem.
2007-01-24 13:33:47 · answer #2 · answered by atg28 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Imaging. For over 95% of all biology funded out there being able to see the microscopic details and contents of a cell/tissue/organism is invaluable. There are other reasons but none with anything close to the significance of imaging.
2007-01-23 19:32:20 · answer #3 · answered by rgomezam 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋