Procter & Gamble (P&G) and Basecamp Research, a business that specializes in mapping genetic biodiversity for AI-based protein design, have announced a new agreement to promote the development of high-performance cleaning enzymes for use in cold water to dissolve stains on clothing. The partnership aims to develop enzymes with improved cold wash capabilities by utilizing knowledge from species that flourish in cold climates.
Enzymes are biological catalysts that expedite chemical processes in living things and carry out essential tasks under the most adverse circumstances. In this instance, the collaboration will center on enzymes that aid in the removal of stains from clothing and other surfaces.
Basecamp Research works on a variety of topics, ranging from sustainable technologies to applications for therapy. It has created the first biological dataset created especially for AI, using data from partnerships with nations with abundant biodiversity. Its AI platform is fueled by the increasing understanding of genomic information, which makes it possible to create sophisticated proteins that are suited for a variety of environments, from the heat of geysers to the frigid cold of glaciers.
