Why insect protein is the future of sustainable food—blending nutrition, low emissions, and food tech into tomorrow’s meals.

Sustainably produced, biodegradable materials are an important focus of modern materials science. However, when working with natural materials such as cellulose, lignin or chitin, researchers face a ...

"They have more protein than a mouse." "It's a favorite food," Vandeventer ... As the insects have tough exoskeletons made of chitin, which is difficult for pets to digest, intestinal blockages could ...

C ooking certain vegetables can significantly improve our ability to absorb their nutrients. This is because the heat from ...

Chitin, the second most abundant biopolymer in nature after cellulose, has a diverse array of applications in the pharmaceutical, medical, agricultural, textile, cosmetic, wastewater treatment, and ...

New Ventures BC announced that twelve alumni from its annual New Ventures BC (NVBC) Competition will be pitching at Web Summit Vancouver, taking place May 28-30. They'll be competing for a $10,000 ...

The versatility of arthropods is due in large part to chitin, a substance that forms their hard outer covering as well as their wings and other flexible parts. Like cellulose, the building block ...

There are many protein myths, but one thing is certain: Your body needs the complex molecules to function, and many of us aren’t getting enough. It’s a key macronutrient (along with ...

Insects serve as a significant protein source for over 2 billion people worldwide, and in some African regions, up to half of dietary protein comes from insects, illustrating the global diversity ...

Increasing your daily protein intake can help you lose weight. Protein is a macronutrient the body uses to build and maintain the health of bones, muscle, and skin. How much you need depends on ...