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NUS scientists develop magnetic method to grow meat

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Associate Professor Alfredo Franco-Obregón (left) and Dr Alex Tai discovered that magnetic pulses could coax meat cells to release molecules that have regenerative properties.

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SINGAPORE - Scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have found a novel use for magnetic pulses to grow cell-cultured pork.
This paves the way for a greener method to grow lab meat without the use of animal products.
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