What Can We Learn From the Successes and Failures of Other Non-Conventional Foods?
Insights From a Community Discussion on FDA Approval of Genetically Engineered AquaAdvantage SalmonAquaAdvantage is a salmon, developed by AquaBounty Inc., that has been genetically enhanced to grow more quickly in order to reach market size quicker than conventional salmon. On November 19, 2015, AquaBounty announced that it had received approval from the U.S. FDA for production, sale, and human consumption.
Cultured meat: every village its own factory? (Trends in Biotechnology, 2014)
This publication by Van der Weele, C., et. al was summarized by Tyler Knox, with edits by Danielle Torrise. The original paper can be accessed here.
3D Vascularized Tissue: The Cultured Steak
In 2015, Abi Glencross put together a PhD proposal with Dr. Mark Post (of the world's first cultured hamburger) for a project focused on creating cultured meat. Specifically, to work on 3D vascularized muscle tissue. She applied for grants but couldn't get any funding. We believed this was the kind of early-stage groundwork that is key to building the field of cellular agriculture, so we worked with Abi to get her project funding by New Harvest donors at MaxMind.
A novel approach for in vitro meat production (Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 2015)
This publication by Pandurangan, et. al was summarized by Tom Ben-Arye, with edits by Jason Weiss. The original paper can be accessed here.
Getting to know... Abi Glencross, New Harvest Research Fellow
Abi Glencross is a New Harvest Research Fellow and PhD student in London working to create “steak without cows.” Abi talks to us about the difficulties in growing muscle tissues larger than .5mm, designing bioreactors, and blurring the line between art and science.
2015 Fundraising Results and Donor Stats
2015 was a big deal for New Harvest because it was the first time we had to deliver on a restricted donation.
The environmental prospects of cultured meat in China (Journal of Integrative Agriculture, 2015)
This publication by Zhi-chang, S., et al. was summarized by Jason Weiss, with edits by Utony Nguyen. The original paper can be accessed here.
Excitability and isometric contractile properties of mammalian skeletal muscle constructs engineered in vitro (In Vitro Cell. Dev. Biol. - Animal, 2000)
This publication by Dennis, R., et. al. was summarized by Utony Nguyen, with edits by John Nahay. The original paper can be accessed here.
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How Trees Stand* in the Paris Agreement
What does the Paris Agreement on climate change mean for the future of the livestock supply chain? Does it bind parties to adopt sustainable, safe, and affordable animal protein supply chains like cellular agriculture? Spoiler alert: no, it does not. However, it does call on parties to protect forests. That’s a first step in a long journey we only have a short time to take.
3D printing of highly stretchable and tough hydrogels into complex, cellularized structures (Advanced Materials, 2015)
This publication by Hong, S., et. al. was summarized by John Nahay, with edits by Danielle Torrise. The original paper can be accessed here.
How can we solve climate change without tackling the livestock supply chain?
As the world community is negotiating a climate deal this week, it sees clean energy as the central solution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions but turns a blind eye on clean animal products even though livestock production accounts for up to near 20% of global emissions. Just like renewable energy and clean tech are part of the solution, cellular agriculture technologies are needed to extend our lease of life on earth.Solutions to our broken livestock supply chain must be brought at the heart of the negotiations for a climate deal to be impactful.
Getting to know... Symon, Bohdan, Tucker, and Nick, New Harvest's Re-designers
New Harvest launched a new website and visual presence today. Symon, Bohdan, and Tucker of ALSO Collective helped us put it together, with the help of Nick's amazing illustrations.
Perfect Day Foods: Dairy Without Compromise
Perfect Day Foods is a San Francisco-based cellular agriculture company making milk from cell culture. Isha (our Executive Director) founded Muufri (as it was then known, until they rebranded as Perfect Day in August 2016) with Ryan and Perumal in April 2014. As of 2016, they've raised over $2 million, made their first prototype, and have directed considerable interest and funding to the field of cellular agriculture through their huge press exposure.
Clara Foods: Egg Whites Without Hens
Clara Foods is a San Francisco-based cellular agriculture company making egg whites from cell culture. New Harvest launched Clara Foods in November 2014 by connecting David Anchel and Arturo Elizondo, who at the time were just two members of the New Harvest Community. What started as the New Harvest Egg Project has now raised over $1.75 million!*Note: In October, 2021 Clara Foods rebranded to The EVERY Company
Mark Post's Cultured Beef
In August 2013, the first cell-cultured hamburger was cooked and tasted live on air in London, England. Professor Mark Post created the burger at the University of Maastricht. However, the majority of the muscle strands were grown in media with fetal bovine serum. In early 2015, New Harvest provided Mark’s lab with $50,000 to conduct additional research towards a completely animal-free system for growing cultured meat.