South Carolina scientist works to grow meat in a lab.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110130/sc_nm/us_food_meat_laboratory_feature


This seems anathema to me.  Images of aborted cow experiments preserved in large jars, like something out a carnival freak show.  Any guesses to what names will catch on in the media?  Dr. Frankenstein is sure to figure prominently.  Were it up to me, I'd go with Meatenstein.


We have to give Dr. Mironov credit for attempting to solve the world's hunger problem.  His primary concern seems to be growing meat "the old fashioned way."  I'm not sure if he is referring to grazing in pastures or confined feeding operations.


One of Dr. Mirnov's colleagues, Nicholas Genovese, is funded by PETA.  Ponder that for a second.


Perhaps in a 50 years our progeny will look at this the way we do TV dinners or canned vegetables.  I'll stick with farm raised beef. Even if its is inefficient.  Call me a conservative.