Seeds from genetically modified barley plants are being used in a process which creates lab-grown meat.<br /><br />A protein in the seeds, called a growth factor, is harvested, milled and purified before it can be used.<br /><br />While the first growth factors came from animals, it is hoped this barley plant method will be cheaper and scalable.<br /><br />Research at Orf Genetics is now on-going to find out which barley produces the best growth factors.
