"Lab-Grown Mold: The Surprising New Meat Replacement"
TL;DR
Scientists at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the University of California-Berkeley have used gene editing to create a sustainable and flavorful meat alternative made from fungi, specifically the koji mold. By altering the mold's genes, they increased its iron content, resulting in a burger patty with a meat-like texture and color. This research not only offers a new environmentally friendly and cruelty-free food source but also represents a significant advancement in synthetic biology, unlocking the potential of fungi for producing foods, biofuels, and medicines.
Topics:technologyscience-and-technology#food-science#fungi#gene-editing#science-and-technology#sustainable-food#synthetic-biology
- Mold On The Menu: Scientists Create Surprising Meat Replacement Study Finds
- It's Hearty, It's Meaty, It's Mold – Berkeley Lab News Center Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (.gov)
- New Fake Meat 'Mold' Burger Might Be on the Horizon Newsweek
- Scientists want you to eat lab-grown mold to 'save the environment' Daily Mail
- Mold turned into healthy food — including a 'tempting-looking burger,' researchers say New York Post
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