Meet the World's First Stem Cell Burger

Scientists from the Netherlands have announced they've created the world's first burger from "in vitro meat," which is made from bovine stem cells. Supporters of the product say they hope to see this meat on store shelves within a decade.

Aug 8, 2013

Scientists from the Netherlands have announced they've created the world's first burger from "in vitro meat," which is made from bovine stem cells. Supporters of the product say they hope to see this meat on store shelves within a decade.

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