In vitro Meat (Biotechnology and Society)
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Required Reading/Viewing
- Mark Post TED Talk "Meet the new meat". (20 min)
- 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. - 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. - PETA Offers $1 Million Reward to First Person to Make 'Test Tube' Meat
Read post on PETA website.
Additional Resources
- 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.