Cells are the building blocks of all living things, from large animals to small plants. And within each cell is a small universe of wonders. Scientists who specialise on living cells and organisms are known as biochemists and biophysicists. They research the molecules, structure, behaviours, and responses of life's building blocks. 

Their study is used for a variety of goals, including the development of new treatments for illness, the development of more nutritious food, and a better understanding of how we think, feel, grow, and change. Biochemists and biophysicists do this study using sophisticated equipment and substantial expertise gained in undergraduate and graduate school. 

Government, industry, universities, and research institutes all value their knowledge. Biochemists and biophysicists are typically employed in laboratories. The hours can be long depending on the topic, with a lot of time spent peering into microscopes or computer displays. 

They must be diligent and disciplined, able to focus patiently and make meticulous notes of their observations. To complete a task, such as sequencing a human gene, several years and a lot of teamwork are required. But these are folks who are enthusiastic about science. Their work now is setting the groundwork for future advances in our understanding of life on Earth.