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Cultured meat needs a lot more government backing – for all our sakes

19 February 2020

Lab-grown meat could change the world for the better, but relying on the free market to develop it is a recipe for disaster. Governments must step up
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Lab-grown meat will be on your plate soon. It won't be what you expect

19 February 2020

Forget fake steaks, the first cultured meat we're likely to eat will be shrimp. How will it compare to the real thing? Will it be better for the environment? And will people eat it?

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