CultureAugust 13, 2026

bioprocess

BY-oh-proh-ses

Definition

A technology or manufacturing method that utilizes living organisms, such as fungi or bacteria, to create or transform substances.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'bios' meaning 'life' and the Latin 'processus' meaning 'a moving forward or advancement.' It entered scientific usage in the 20th century to describe the application of biological agents to industrial processes.

In the news

The term is used here to describe the academic field of Professor Mohammad Taherzadeh, whose research into fungal growth and fermentation forms the foundational technology for Millow's meat-alternative production.

Millow raises $2.3m, gears up for commercial launch of minimally processed alt meat

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