What is Cellular Agriculture?
Cellular Agriculture is a cutting-edge field that harnesses biotechnology to produce agricultural products directly from cells. Unlike traditional farming, which relies on raising and harvesting whole organisms, cellular agriculture focuses on cultivating animal cells in controlled environments to create sustainable alternatives for meat, dairy, and other animal-derived products.
Why Cellular Agriculture Matters
- Sustainability 🌍: Reduces the environmental impact associated with conventional agriculture, including lower greenhouse gas emissions, reduced land and water usage, and minimized waste production.
- Ethical Considerations 🐮❤️: Offers humane alternatives by eliminating the need for animal slaughter, addressing animal welfare concerns.
- Food Security 🍽️: Enhances the ability to produce food in areas with limited agricultural resources, contributing to global food security.
- Innovation and Research 🔬: Drives advancements in biotechnology, genetics, and bioinformatics, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and novel scientific discoveries.
Introduction to Cellular Agriculture
The Future of Food, Exploring Cellular Agriculture
Key Organizations in Cellular Agriculture
The tucca-rna-seq workflow and its documentation are projects of the Tufts
University Center for Cellular Agriculture (TUCCA). As you explore this
exciting field, you may also want to learn about other key organizations that
are leaders in cellular agriculture research and funding, such as New Harvest
and The Good Food Institute (GFI).
Tufts University Center for Cellular Agriculture (TUCCA)
TUCCA is an academic research center dedicated to advancing the scientific frontiers of cellular agriculture. As the direct supporter of this workflow and its documentation, TUCCA is committed to providing open-access tools and resources for the research community.
New Harvest
New Harvest is a non-profit organization that supports open, public research in cellular agriculture. As a field-building organization, they have been instrumental in funding foundational academic research and cultivating a global ecosystem of scientists and innovators.
The Good Food Institute (GFI)
The Good Food Institute is a non-profit think tank and international network of organizations working to accelerate the innovation of alternative proteins. GFI focuses on creating a sustainable, secure, and just food system by supporting the development of plant-based and cultivated meat.