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In a publicity stunt that may feel vaguely reminiscent to some, the first “test-tube burger” will be served in London next week. The 5 oz. of meat will not come from a slaughtered animal but instead has been grown in a laboratory by Dr. Mark Post of the Netherlands for nine weeks at a cost variously quoted at figures ranging from $325,000 to $385,000. (The money behind this designer burger was provided by the Dutch government as well as a wealthy donor who prefers anonymity.)
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