Previously the oldest molecular signature of chitin-protein complex was discovered in 25 million year old Cenozoic fossils and remnants of structural protein have also been discovered in 80 ...

The squid beak displays a 200-fold stiffness gradient across its length. A battery of experiments, including ‘omics analysis and rheological measurements, now identifies two protein families ...

The researchers showed that the majority of carbon, nitrogen and oxygen found in these fossils from the Paleozoic era were derived from a protein-chitin complex. Not surprisingly, the protein ...

Chitin (kai’tin) and healthy fats from insects appear to contribute to healthy gut microbiota and are strong sources of protein and nutrients, according to a paper co-authored by a Colorado ...

Washington, D.C.—Surprising new research shows that, contrary to conventional belief, remains of chitin-protein complex—structural materials containing protein and polysaccharide—are present ...

"Chitin exposure may be particularly high among industry workers, who need to remove and destroy the hard chitin shells of crabs and other crustaceans," he says. "It is also possible that afflicted ...

Chitin beads were coated with Gus-Cts1 or Gus-Jps1 fusion proteins. Only the Gus-Cts1 fusion protein was bound to chitin beads, corroborating the binding ability of N-terminal Cts1 fusion proteins.

Chitin could be used to build tools and habitats on Mars, study finds ... In fact, insects have already been targeted as a key source of protein for a possible Martian base.