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How lab-grown meat mimics nature: scientists now fuse muscle cells like in real animals
Lab meat technology evolves: muscle fibers now grow and merge naturally in the lab
Lab-grown meat has moved from science fiction to scientific reality. Researchers are now able to grow muscle cells and make them fuse into real meat fibers — just as they do inside animals.
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The concept is to grow only what we eat — muscle and fat — without raising entire animals. The original article explains the latest breakthroughs.
How cultured meat is made
| Stage | What scientists do |
|---|---|
| Cell extraction | Take muscle cells from a live animal (painlessly) |
| Cell cultivation | Grow cells in bioreactors using nutrient media |
| Fusion & alignment | Use signals to form long muscle fibers |
| Texturing | Apply physical tension and scaffolds for structure |
| Harvest | Form into patties, fillets or custom cuts |
Why it matters
- Ethical: no animal suffering or slaughter
- Sustainable: lower water, land and emissions
- Customizable: control over fat, flavor, nutrition
By the way, some labs are already experimenting with marbled cuts and designer meat flavors — things conventional farming could never produce consistently.
