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Biotechnology leader Ginkgo Bioworks opens enormous new foundry

Biotechnology leader Ginkgo Bioworks opens enormous new foundry

By Deanna Utroske

As September came to a close, Ginkgo opened a facility that changes the scale and scope of biotech ingredient and organism production exponentially. And, it’s at sites like this where tomorrow’s genetically engineered inputs for fragrance, cosmetics,...

Scientists create biological version of synthetic coating

Scientists create biological version of synthetic coating

By Michelle Yeomans

UC Berkeley scientists have taken proteins from nerve cells and created a biological version of a synthetic coating used in everyday liquids such as cosmetics, to keep small particles from clumping together.

DNA profiling paving the way in personalised beauty

DNA profiling paving the way in personalised beauty

By Michelle Yeomans

Bespoke beauty treatments based on the individual's genetic code are no longer a notion of the future. Here, Cosmetics Design looks at what biotech companies are doing to advance the segment.

Croda claims 'breathrough' active tackles senescence aging process

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Croda claims 'breathrough' active tackles senescence aging process

By Michelle Yeomans

Scientists at Sederma & IRB have been working on ‘Senestem’, an ingredient that fades the signs of senescence (the body's natural process of deterioration with age) with a method they are describing as  'breakthrough', by targeting...

Researchers identify anti-ageing anti-oxidant Tiron

Researchers identify anti-ageing anti-oxidant Tiron

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Unilever-funded research identifies an antioxidant Tiron, which offers total protection against some types of sun damage and may ultimately help our skin stay looking younger for longer.

Tricking biological clock could boost microalgae production

Tricking biological clock could boost microalgae production

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

A group of scientists have discovered a way to trick algae's biological clock to remain in its daytime setting, which dramatically boosts the amount of valuable compounds that the marine plants can produce when they are grown in constant light.