In the absence of Star Trek’s food replicator, sustainably
feeding the planet’s burgeoning population is a concern. Leaving aside any
ethical considerations, accessing protein using livestock production is an
inefficient process as well as a significant generator of methane. The
increased use and farming of insects is being promoted as one route forward.
Meanwhile scientists at Maastricht University have produced and eaten the first
synthetic meat burger made from muscle stem cells. This cultured, in vitro meat, could be
the beginnings of a new meat production technique thus keeping the many
carnivores amongst us happy.
However at a cost of over £200,000 for this burger the 69
million people who daily visit a well known fast food outlet might be in for a
shock.
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