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Sweet Victory Over Sugar Cravings

Good news for those who chronically capitulate to sugar seduction: Israeli start-up Sweet Victory, Ltd., created a delicious line of botanical-infused chewing gums that are designed to stop sugary treat cravings in their tracks. The proprietary chewy composition works within two minutes by blocking the sugar receptors on the tongue, and its effect can last […]

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Skin-Deep Beauty with Microalgae Bioactive Ingredient

Marine cultivation start-up Yemoja, Ltd., introduces its algae-derived external polysaccharide sulphate (EPS) serving the skin-deep beauty sector. This topically applied bioactive ingredient from the Porphyridium cruentum species of microalgae is in high demand by the cosmetics industry for its naturally tendering anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and rejuvenating properties.  The ingredient, branded EPS-Revive, is the first bio-active ingredient […]

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Successful with the human microbiome: mybacs closes Seed II investment round

mybacs, a start-up company founded in 2018 by Sebastian Wahl and Carl- Philipp von Polheim, which specializes in the development of innovative and highly-dosed synbiotic dietary supplements, is closing another financing round. Among others, the already invested international VC fund Global Founders Capital participated again and also existing angel investors provided further capital. Furthermore, Joyance […]