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Aug 22, 2026

Michael Polansky's Outer Biosciences emerges from stealth with AI-powered living skin research platform

Outer Biosciences, founded by Michael Polansky (Lady Gaga's partner and former Sean Parker deputy), has emerged from four years in stealth mode. The biotech startup keeps surgically discarded human skin tissue alive for up to a month outside the body and uses AI models to predict useful skincare compounds.

Aug 22, 2026·3 sources
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  • ▪Outer Biosciences sources human skin tissue from cosmetic surgeries through biobanks and brokers, paying fees on a cost-recovery basis.
  • ▪Early financial backers of Outer Biosciences include Wing Ventures, Initialized, and Michael Polansky's investing firm Hawktail.
  • ▪Outer Biosciences keeps surgically discarded human skin tissue viable for up to one month outside the body.

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