Scientists unveiled the world’s first lab-grown hamburger at a press event in London on Monday, showcasing a patty made from stem cells — a technique that could help alleviate the growing demand for more sustainable beef products. Mark Post, a scientist at Maastricht University, spent about two years developing the process for making in vitro meat products. Post used stem cells taken harmlessly from the shoulder muscle of cows to create the 5 oz. burger that debuted Monday.
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In Vitro Beef: It's What's for Dinner?
Posted by: Rachelle Dragani August 6, 2013 03:05 PMScientists unveiled the world’s first lab-grown hamburger at a press event in London on Monday, showcasing a patty made from stem cells — a technique that could help alleviate the growing demand for more sustainable beef products. Mark Post, a scientist at Maastricht University, spent about two years developing the process for making in vitro meat products. Post used stem cells taken harmlessly from the shoulder muscle of cows to create the 5 oz. burger that debuted Monday.