In vitro Meat (Biotechnology and Society)

In vitro Meat (Biotechnology and Society)

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Samples of in-vitro meat grown at the University of Maastrich November 9, 2011 (Image from this article) ]

Required Reading/Viewing

1. Mark Post TED Talk "Meet the new meat". (20 min)
2. Langelaan, M.L.P., Boonen, K.J.M., Polak, R.B., Baaijens, F.P.T., Post, M.J., van der Schaft, D.W.J. Meet the new meat: tissue engineered skeletal muscle Trends in Food Science & Technology 21 (2010) 59-66.

   Find the paper here.

3. New Harvest Website

   This is a "non-profit research organization advancing alternatives to conventionally produced meat". Explore links from their website for at least 15 min.

4. PETA Offers $1 Million Reward to First Person to Make 'Test Tube' Meat

   Read post on PETA website.

Additional Resources

5. Catts, O. (2003) "The Tissue Culture and Art Project: Disembodied Cuisine" Art Exhibit.

   Web site for art project meant to bring attention to in vitro meat. See also Victimless leather for other animal products.