The Customary Farming Practices is a clause in most animal cruelty legislation that states that an action cannot be animal cruelty if it is common farming practice.

A lifelong gene-editing researcher with a cautious approach discovers a revolutionary technology capable of unlimited genetic modification and de-extinction. While this breakthrough could redefine biology, it conflicts with the strong anti-gene-editing stance of their spouse, who has supported their work due to their previous skepticism. The researcher faces a moral and personal crossroads, knowing the technology is unlikely to be recreated by others.

Traditional meat production involves farming and managing animals like cattle, chickens, and pigs, overseen by agricultural experts. Lab-grown meat, however, provides a groundbreaking alternative by growing animal cells in a lab setting, eliminating the need for animal farming and slaughter.