Today I come to tell you about a theme that falls in love with me: Molecular Farming.La molecular agriculture Molecular Farming is a new technology that allows modify genetically modified plants to produce animal proteins. This has the potential to revolutionize the food industry as it can allow us to produce meat, medicines and milk in a sustainable manner and without animal cruelty.
Do you think they produce meat? What wave with that?
The idea that plants can produce meat, medicines and milk may seem a little bit unheaded, and science fiction, but that is a reality that approaches fiction.There are already some companies that are developing genetically modified plants to produce animal proteins, i.e., use genetic engineering to insert animal genes into plants. This allows plants to produce proteins that are usually only found in animals. For example, the American company Modern Meadow is developing a plant that produces res meat, and the Israeli company Aleph Farms is developing a plant that produces beef.A plate of Molecular Farming for Table 2!
But of course, “molecular farming” is not just a scientific whim, A whole revolution in our cultures! Imagine having a pope plant that instead of giving you carbohydrates provides you the cure for migraine. It would be like having your own green pharmacy!Now, we can't avoid biotech humor when we talk about these things.Molecular cultivation is not just a laboratory experience, The future of our gardens! Think about it within a few years, saying, “I’ll pick up the salad and Ibuprofen for the flu at the same time”. I'd be a thug!And as good Argentines and scientists, we love to discuss. Some will say that this is not natural, but I say: “Friend, the fries are not natural and there have them on all the Argentinean tables.” The “molecular culture” is just taking this to another level, a more scientific level. But like everything in life, you have to be careful. Some will wonder if we are playing to be gods, putting our noses where we should not. Quiet! We just want our plants to do a little more than be there, quiet, growing.Do you like Molecular Farming?
First, it could help reduce the environmental impact of the food industry producing meat sustainably. Meat and milk production is one of the main causes of deforestation, water pollution and climate change.Second, France (trilled but effective file), Molecular Farming could help Ensure food supply. The world's population is growing and food demand is increasing. We could fulfill some of the FAO Sustainable Development Objectives: Hambre CERO.Third, could help improve food safety. Traditional meat and milk production can be susceptible to diseases and parasites. Molecular Farming can help reduce this risk by producing more disease-resistant meat and milk.What challenges does Molecular Farming face?
Molecular Farming is still in your first stages of development. There are some challenges that must be addressed before it is a commercially viable technology. The production of genetically modified plants is expensive.What is the future of Molecular Farming?
Molecular Farming has the potential of revolutionize the food, pharmaceutical and medical industry. If the current challenges are solved, Molecular Farming could become a technology and have the impact of the enverging of planet Mars colonization (istoy being very dramatic and enthusiastic at the same time).Conclusion
Friends, prepare your tracks and pipettes, because the "molecular culture" It's coming to our lands. And if someone tells you it's weird, decide what weirder it is not to take advantage of the technology to improve what we already have. Without the future, with a touch of science and good fries beside! I invite you to follow me LinkedIn and Instagram To learn more about this exciting world of Biotechnology, Entrepreneurship and new projects.Do you want to validate this article?
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martin vargas
Martin Vargas is a biotech entrepreneur, Co-founder and CEO of BIOTECNOLOGY SRTATION. He is currently working on a Biotech project: Molecular Farming.
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