An unexpected discovery overturns a longstanding belief in the biological sciences. The research demonstrates that chitin, a molecule that was previously thought to be absent in vertebrates and that ...

A team of materials scientists has developed a new bio based carbon material that can store thermal energy more efficiently ...

The carbon framework also improved thermal conductivity, allowing heat to move in and out of the material more efficiently. Durability was another key focus of the study. After 100 heating and cooling ...

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 State ...

Material derived from crab shells and wood pulp could replace flexible plastic packaging Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a material from two naturally-occurring ...

Protochordate species lack an adaptive immune system but possess multigene families of innate immune receptors 1, including the secreted immunoglobulin variable region-containing chitin-binding ...

Eating foods rich in dietary fiber is part of a healthy diet. One lesser-known rich source of dietary fiber called chitin can be found in the exoskeletons of crustaceans and insects, as well as in ...