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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Vishwam Sankaran

Lab-grown fungus ‘meat’ could be cheaper chicken substitute, scientists say

Chinese scientists have genetically tweaked a fungus to make protein-rich “meat”, which they say can be a low-cost, environmentally friendly alternative to chicken.

Studies have shown that raising livestock is responsible for some 14 per cent of the global greenhouse gas emissions, in addition to requiring swathes of land and large quantities of fresh water.

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