Mar 12, 2022 21:00:00

Introducing 'Micro Meat', a startup that develops technology to grow meat that does not fall apart in a bioreactor

'Micro Meat' has been launched to develop a technology to grow meat in a

bioreactor based on a small number of stem cells taken from animals. Unlike the past, it is possible to form large meat while maintaining its shape.

Micro Meat | Micro Meat
https://www.micromeat.com/

Launch HN: Micro Meat (YC S21) – Technology for scaling cultivated meat | Hacker News
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=30627418

The technology of cultured meat that gives nutrients such as amino acids to animal cells and proliferates has existed for a long time, but there is a problem that the cells are damaged and fall apart from around 250 ml or more. matter.

Therefore, biomedical scientist Anne Sophie and space system engineer Vincent Pribble, who studied at Imperial College in the United Kingdom, have begun research and development of technology that connects proliferated cells and enhances retention. It is about.

'In the traditional way, we just waited for the cells to stick together, but in our way, the cells differentiate and grow and form meat. This process allows them to form meat. You can grow cells at various speeds, from a few grams to a few kilograms per minute. '

In addition, Pribble et al. Will not actually sell meat, but will only provide technology. 'We can produce 2-5 kg of meat at a cost of $ 2 (about 230 yen),' he says.