How gene editing could reduce the cost of cosmetics
From The Economist. The cosmetics business has exploited natural resources for centuries. With consumers now demanding more sustainable products, gene-editing technology could give the industry a makeover—and make cosmetics cheaper. 00:00 – Could gene editing make cosmetics more sustainable? 01:01 – Hunting sharks for skincare 02:58 – How does synthetic biology work? 05:39 – What…