Homonym: Lab-Grown (Meat)
Lab-grown refers to products created in a controlled environment, typically using biotechnology. This process allows scientists to cultivate cells or tissues outside of their natural setting, often in a laboratory. Common examples include lab-grown meat, which is produced from animal cells without raising and slaughtering animals, and lab-grown diamonds, which are made using methods that replicate natural diamond formation.
The benefits of lab-grown products include reduced environmental impact and ethical considerations. For instance, lab-grown meat can lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional livestock farming, while lab-grown diamonds offer a conflict-free alternative to mined stones.