Pioneering Bioproducts
BRAIN is a pioneer of industrial biotechnology. We create innovative solutions applying a world class biotechnology portfolio to our BioArchive. We deliver value from concept to commercialization and beyond.
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Interested in getting to know more about what drives the company and its people to find biotechnological answers to the questions of today’s industries? Check out our stories here:
BRAIN innovations
Healthy food without an off-taste
Based on unique cell-based assay systems, within its SALT programs BRAIN focusses on the reduction of salt in foods.
Bio-based freshness and product stability
Edible plants provide bioactive compounds that combat harmful organisms. BRAIN’s FRESCO program identifies the best anti-microbial candidates.
Calorie-free plant-based sweeteners
The scope of the DOLCE program is to build a partnership for the development, and production of plant-based sweet solutions – new plant-based sweeteners and sweetness enhancers.
Biological wound management
Aurase® is an enzymatic active ingredient developed by BRAIN for the treatment of open wounds. The active mechanism was inspired by the common green bottle fly.
Sustainable metal extraction in the circular economy
Microorganisms from the BRAIN bioarchive extract precious metals from e-waste, ashes, slags and other waste streams in an environmentally friendly way.
Natural compounds to trigger taste and skin sensations
In the TRiP2Application programs, BRAIN offers unique cell-based assay systems for the identification of novel ingredients for food & cosmetics. In addition, cell models developed by BRAIN enable the development of biological deodorants and aluminum-free antiperspirants.
Information on handling SARS-CoV-2 at BRAIN
Dear Customers, dear Ladies and Gentlemen, we want to update you on how BRAIN is dealing with the situation imposed on public life in Germany during the Corona pandemic.
