How Hair Loss, Skin Aging, and Hangovers Are Being Solved by DeSci
In this episode of DeSci Pilled, we explore the cutting edge of consumer biotech, from reversing skin aging to regenerating hair follicles to engineering next-gen probiotics.
This episode is sponsored by Bio Protocol, a leading organization building the infrastructure for decentralized science and biotech funding on the blockchain.
Our guests Andrew Verbinnen, Carolina Reis Oliveira, PhD, and Dr. Zack Abbott share how they’re building science-first products that work, backed by real research and powered by community.
The show is hosted by Ryan Bethencourt, a pioneer in biotech, longevity, and decentralized science. We discuss:
- Why real science is still the ultimate differentiator in consumer health
- The rise of science-led brands and what it takes to launch one
- How HairDAO is crowd-developing treatments with thousands of users
- How OneSkin reversed skin age and turned into a leading longevity brand
- Why ZBiotics proudly leans into GMO science to build functional health products
- What DeSci unlocks for R&D speed, community collaboration, and funding
- How to bridge the gap between research and revenue without selling out
This episode goes deep into how new tools, platforms, and mindsets are reshaping science, startups, and consumer health for the better.
Watch the episode.