The research on artificial meat has been prompted by concerns that current methods of meat production are unsustainable in the long term.

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Research pointed to eating meat contaminated with bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) as the cause.

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Research on why you should limit consumption of meat such as bacon is endless.

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Proponents of genetically engineered proteins argue that there is plenty of research proving the safety of GE fish and meat.

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More research is needed to tell for sure if lead-shot meat poses a risk to people, said Dr. Steve Pickard, an epidemiologist at the North Dakota Department of Health.

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But to Kerswell, the research seems unnecessary, particularly as many vegetarians believe a diet excluding meat is more healthy.

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And NO amount of processed meat is considered safe to eat, according to the American Institute for Cancer Research.

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By law, the across-the-board cuts are supposed to be taken in equal measure from front-line programs like air traffic control, meat inspection and the Border Patrol and lower-priority items such as agriculture research and subsidies for airline travel to rural airports.

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Meat jerky "is like Greek yogurt for men, " says Lu Ann Williams, head of research for Innova Market Insights, based in the Netherlands.

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Ditching meat and fish in favour of a vegetarian diet can have a dramatic effect on the health of your heart, research suggests.

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