04/05/2025
Lab-Grown T. rex Leather: A Fusion of Fashion and Synthetic Biology
Researchers, including Professor Che Connon from Newcastle University, are collaborating with companies like VML and Lab-Grown Leather Ltd. to create lab-grown leather using synthetic DNA inspired by Tyrannosaurus rex fossils. By reconstructing prehistoric collagen, they aim to produce a cruelty-free, biodegradable material for luxury fashion items, with prototypes expected by the end of 2025.
New York Post