Industry News: Clean Cosmetic Chemistry, Middle School Math, and Biotech-Based Cancer Treatments

August 17, 2020 1 min read

Petroleum-based ingredients are getting an environmentally friendly makeover thanks to the green chemistry company Genomatica. Butylene glycol, a substance derived from petroleum that is featured in products across the cosmetic industry, is a major cause for concern. The substance is harmful to the environment and potentially to humans as well — traces of polyaromatic hydrocarbons have also been found within butylene glycol, which has been linked to cancer. Using biotechnology Genomatica has created a safe, plant-based alternative to this beauty ingredient staple.

Genomatica’s Brontide is a clean, sustainably-produced substance that cuts traditional greenhouse gas emissions by 51%. This green chemistry solution can replace butylene glycol in any number of products, offering the same benefits without the risks associated.

Middle school teacher Amy Peterson was recently honored for her advanced teaching of STEM subjects with a Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.

In their most recent study, biotechnology company Active Biotech is utilizing tasquinimod as a means to block tumor-sustaining signals, providing myeloma patients with new treatment options.

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