The sustainable protein sector, which promises to create a better food system for the planet, is part of a growing industry with a lot to offer to young researchers.
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Kell, S.L. How researchers can join the race to develop new ways of making meat. Nat Biotechnol 40, 1414–1417 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41587-022-01454-4
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