Researchers find an antibiotic alternative for lab-grown meat production

Researchers are testing alternatives to antibiotics in the production of lab-grown meat.

Food scientists found random antimicrobial peptide mixtures can combat bacterial contamination in cultured meat production.

The study’s lead researcher says that eliminating antibiotics in cellular agriculture can enhance consumer safety, regulatory compliance, and sustainability.

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