Experts have revolutionized the production of artificial meat and are likely one step away from solving the problem of hunger on the planet. They created endlessly dividing animal stem cells that promise to be the basis for mass production of “tube meat”.
It turns out that normal muscle stem cells from living animals can divide about 50 times and then age and leave the scene like retired artists. This is due to the wear and tear of telomeres.
But Tufts scientists have found a solution to this problem, and now artificial meat can be divided for much longer, sometimes indefinitely. The process of creating these “supercells” was in two stages.
First, scientists “modified” cattle stem cells to continually repair their telomeres. They then “tuned” the cells to continue producing a protein that stimulates an important stage of division.
However, like any science, it has its challenges. Muscle stem cells don’t look like a tasty steak yet. Not only division and growth, but also maturation is necessary for cells to turn into meat. This issue is currently the subject of research.
Source: Ferra
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