Tuesday, May 1, 2012

GIVE ME ONE OF THOSE STEM CELL BURGERS

Using the stem cells from an adult cow, a Dutch physiologist has grown a sliver of edible artificial "meat."  He claimed this could offer a better way than traditional animal farming to satisfy the world's booming taste for meat. 

According to researchers within the next 50 years meat production will have to double worldwide to meet the demands of a growing population.  This method could help avoid the cost of using precious farmland.

But you might not want to order a stem cell burger just yet.  The first patty, promised for later this year will cost $300,000.