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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Olive oil pops out of the pan as ground beef is cooked. Opinion Columnist Lucy Atkinson argues that people should be open to eating lab-grown meat. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Opinion: Lab-grown meat isn’t scary, it’s a solution

By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Columnist | August 25, 2025

Lab-grown meat is no Frankenstein's monster. Derived from animal cells and grown in a controlled lab without the slaughter of a living animal, this very real, safe meat is a fascinating opportunity. If consumers embraced lab-grown meat, also called...

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