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'''Life signs''' are a collection of signals given off by [[lifeforms]] that indicate that they are currently alive, or functional. Upon approaching another vessel or a planet for which they have limited intelligence, [[Starship|starships]] usually perform a scan for life signs. This information becomes part of the [[bridge]] crew's determination as to whether to board the ship, send a [[landing party]], or carry out any other action.
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[[Juliana Tainer|Dr. Juliana Tainer]] was a [[Soong-type android]] that was designed so as to give off [[human]] life signs. ([[TNG]]: [[Inheritance]]).
['''''''Life signs are what living things give out.sensors can detect this.''''''']
 
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Life signs are a collection of signals given off by lifeforms that indicate that they are currently alive, or functional. Upon approaching another vessel or a planet for which they have limited intelligence, starships usually perform a scan for life signs. This information becomes part of the bridge crew's determination as to whether to board the ship, send a landing party, or carry out any other action.

Dr. Juliana Tainer was a Soong-type android that was designed so as to give off human life signs. (TNG: Inheritance).

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