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In reply to the discussion: STOCK MARKET WATCH - Monday, 20 February 2012 [View all]Demeter
(85,373 posts)53. Lab-grown meat is first step to artificial hamburger
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-16972761
Dutch scientists have used stem cells to create strips of muscle tissue with the aim of producing the first lab-grown hamburger later this year.
The aim of the research is to develop a more efficient way of producing meat than rearing animals.
At a major science meeting in Canada, Prof Mark Post said synthetic meat could reduce the environmental footprint of meat by up to 60%.
"We would gain a tremendous amount in terms of resources," he said.
AS A COOK, I AM NOT SURE HOW I FEEL ABOUT THIS...
Dutch scientists have used stem cells to create strips of muscle tissue with the aim of producing the first lab-grown hamburger later this year.
The aim of the research is to develop a more efficient way of producing meat than rearing animals.
At a major science meeting in Canada, Prof Mark Post said synthetic meat could reduce the environmental footprint of meat by up to 60%.
"We would gain a tremendous amount in terms of resources," he said.
AS A COOK, I AM NOT SURE HOW I FEEL ABOUT THIS...
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