# Benchlight Science > Benchlight Science is a reader-focused publication about the vocabulary used in biotechnology and life-science research. It helps students, curious readers, and non-specialists understand what a term means, how researchers use it, and what the evidence can actually support. Benchlight Science publishes original, long-form guides about Life-science language, brought into focus.. Every article opens with a concise direct answer, is structured with clear headings and FAQs, and reflects mainstream expert consensus. Health-related content is educational and encourages professional consultation where appropriate. ## Research Methods - [In Vitro vs. In Vivo: What Each Term Means](https://biotimeinc.com/in-vitro-vs-in-vivo/): In vitro research is performed in a laboratory outside the body, such as work with cultured cells or a cell-free reaction. ## Biotech Basics - [What Is a Biomarker? Seven Types in Plain English](https://biotimeinc.com/what-is-a-biomarker/): A biomarker is a defined, measurable characteristic used as an indicator of a normal biological process, a disease process, or a response to an exposure… ## Full text for LLMs - [llms-full.txt](https://biotimeinc.com/llms-full.txt): every article as plain markdown in one file - Each article is also available as markdown at https://biotimeinc.com/.md ## Site - [About](https://biotimeinc.com/about/): editorial approach and standards - [All articles](https://biotimeinc.com/all/) - [Contact](https://biotimeinc.com/contact/)