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First test tube burger unveiled

The world's first test-tube burger, made from lab-grown meat, has been cooked and eaten in London. The 5oz (142g) patty, which cost £250,000 to produce, was dished up by its creator before an invited audience.

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Scientist: Lab meat needed to meet worldwide demand

The scientist who has developed the 'in vitro' burger that is to be unveiled today says the research is vital to meet future demand for meat and resources:

Later today we are going to present the world's first hamburger made in a lab from cells. We are doing that because livestock production is not good for the environment, it is not going to meet demand for the world and it is not good for animals.

– Professor Mark Post, Maastricht University

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