As part of the Arcaea project

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Aganovic will grow cells on the Ginkgo platform that can be used in cosmetic products. For example, keratin is a protein used in many cosmetics because it strengthens hair, nails, and skin. It is currently obtained from animals whose hooves, hair, and horns are made of this substance.

Arcaea plans to grow keratin using Ginkgo technology, which does not require the use of animals. Once the keratin cells are created, they can be mass-grown in vats and then incorporated into cosmetics. This also simplifies the supply chain, as keratin can be created close to where the product is manufactured, reducing carbon emissions.

"With the help of biotechnology, we can solve the problem of phone number list finding suppliers," says Aganovich. "Consumers don't want products that require harm to animals."

Even more inspiring to Aganovich is the possibility of creating new ingredients that do not exist in nature.

In the case of keratin, for example, the Ginkgo lab would allow the Arcaea team to study the protein in detail and then reprogram it for specific purposes, such as changing the structure of hair to curl or straighten, depending on what the user wants.