Posted 3/16/2024, 7:01:00 PM
Scientists Genetically Hack Fungi to Mimic Meat
- Scientists at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab genetically modified fungi to mimic the taste and texture of meat
- Fungi are a diverse group of organisms used in cuisines for flavor and nutrition
- The new approach taps into the genetic potential of fungi to create sustainable, cruelty-free food
- Chef-turned-bioengineer Hill-Maini led the research to hack the genome of fungi
- The goal is to develop a new way to produce compounds that replicate key qualities of meat
interestingengineering.com