Test-tube flesh, coming soon to a hot dog near you


	Test-tube flesh, coming soon to a hot dog near you

infopunk

12-7-2008 5:29 AM

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shmeat, artificial meat, education, food

infopunk says:

I can't tell if the prospect of test-tube meat should make me feel relieved or horrified.

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8-27-2009 6:48 AM

The Infowarrior

Agreed, I kinda torn on this myself, while it could serve food shortage problems etc, I don't think we should be messing around with nature when we understand so very little of it.

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