which he says `` is a similar product to some extents but not as controversial and does n't require the same legislation that meat does '' . U.S. News says he is close to creating commercially available meat in a laboratory . Currently Forgacs is taking cells from a dead animal and growing them into muscle tissue . His first lab - grown meat is going to be leather . Some experts question if there is a market for lab - grown meat .
U.S. News says he is close to creating commercially available meat in a laboratory . Currently Forgacs is taking cells from a dead animal and growing them into muscle tissue . His first lab - grown meat is going to be leather . Some experts question if there is a market for lab - grown meat .