Researchers have developed a novel bioreactor that uses hollow fibres to supply oxygen and nutrients to chicken muscle cells, facilitating the growth of larger lab-grown meat pieces, akin to chicken nuggets. This advancement addresses major challenges in lab-grown meat by ensuring that all cells, including those in thicker sections, receive necessary nutrients and oxygen. The technology not only aims to produce whole cuts of meat across different species but also holds promise for growing functional organs, marking a significant step in biotechnology according to experts involved in the study.
Our system helped address this by providing internal perfusion, allowing us to support the growth of thicker, more consistent tissue.
They've created something of a size and scale that people are hardwired to eat: it's the chicken nugget model.
This looks like a transformative step, it's a really elegant solution, said Prof Derek Stewart at the James Hutton Institute in Dundee.
The same technology has the potential to produce functional organs, too.
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