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Last Updated: 03/06/2026
neo-fossil
Bristol
Founded 2023
Engineered bacteria producing biopolymers from atmospheric CO2
Neo-Fossil is an industrial biotechnology company engineering bacteria with plant-derived DNA to produce stable, carbon-rich biopolymer compounds that lock atmospheric carbon dioxide for centuries.
Drawing on the chemistry of ancient plant fossils, the company uses machine learning to identify optimal target compounds and synthetic biology to engineer bacterial production pathways.
The resulting carbon-negative materials are intended for use as sustainable industrial inputs in construction and insulation applications.
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