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Research in Kaplan Lab at Tufts funded by NASA

Cellular Agriculture

In NASA's Quest to Feed Astronauts in Deep Space, Tufts Team Sees Promise in Insect Cells

Researchers at the School of Engineering, known for advances in cellular agriculture, now venture into research on a protein source they say is ideal for travel...

A plant-based meat-substitute patty on a bun with lettuce and tomato

Cellular Agriculture

Chewing Over the Meat Industry’s Future

From grass-fed beef to cellular agriculture, experts rethink the role of animals in the food supply

Simulation crew members walk on a solid bed of lava.

Science & Technology

Next Stop Mars

As space exploration speeds up, engineers and other visionaries help us imagine—and prepare for—life beyond our planet

Inside the Kaplan laboratory space. Tufts cellular agriculture group led by David Kaplan inks deal with food-tech startup to help create fish from cells

Cellular Agriculture

Creating Fish from Scratch as a Source of Sustainable Protein

Tufts cellular agriculture group inks deal with food-tech startup to help create fish from cells

A doctoral student shows a gel matrix used to grow cells in the Kaplan Lab.

Cellular Agriculture

Building Tufts’ Momentum in Cellular Agriculture Research

Davide Dukcevich, A96, has made a $1 million donation to the Kaplan Lab, supporting research to develop cultivated meat as a sustainable, healthy protein.

A small piece of red mean in a lab petri dish. Tufts receives $10 million grant to help develop cultivated meat, an alternative source of sustainable protein.

Food & Nutrition

Tufts Receives $10 Million Grant to Help Develop Cultivated Meat

Led by David Kaplan, the multi-disciplinary effort will drive efforts to produce an alternative source of sustainable protein

David Kaplan is recognized for his contributions to silk-based materials for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine

Science & Technology

David Kaplan Elected to National Academy of Engineering

Tufts biomedical engineer and researcher is recognized for his contributions to silk-based materials for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine

Strips of cooked bacon on a black serving dish. Tufts scientists are a force in the quest to grow meat from animal cells

Cellular Agriculture

Their Goal: Meat That’s Better Than Meat

Tufts scientists are a force in the quest to grow meat from animal cells, which is better for consumers' health and the planet

Cultured beef

Cellular Agriculture

Scientists Enhance Color and Texture of Cultured Meat

Cultured meat could reduce resources required in meat production, with a smaller environmental footprint relative to animal farming

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