Learn how ancient dental plaque, Neanderthal comparisons, and chitin-digestion genes show that Europeans rarely ate insects ...

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 ...

Western dislike of eating insects may be linked to ancient geography, genetics, and long-term diet patterns, not just culture ...

Who can forget the stomach-churning moments when "Survivor" contestants forced down crunchy insects, among other unappetizing edibles, for a chance to win $1 million? In daring culinary challenges, ...

Insects may be full of protein, but they weren’t on the menu for prehistoric hunter-gatherers in Europe or Central Asia. Even ...

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 ...

In recent years, human population growth, coupled with the climate crisis, environmental pressures, and current production ...

Whenever it rains in Kenya, insects fall a like manna which, coincidentally, means 'given for free' in some Bantu dialects. A once common rainy season delicacy in Kenya is the winged termites, which ...

Researchers are optimizing the process of extracting chitin from black soldier fly carcasses, which can be used to synthesize biodegradable bioplastics. Using insects to make plastics that are ...

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 15. The intricate tapestry of insect evolution has captivated researchers across disciplines, revealing profound insights into the ...