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InBioProFeed Project: insects bioconversion of organic waste
We interviewed Prof. Gianluca Tettamanti, associate Professor in the department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences at the University of Insubria, and project manager InBioProFeed for bioconversion of vegetable waste by insects. Can you explain what’s the project InBioProFeed exactly? The project examines the feasibility of raising the black soldier fly (Hermetia Illucens) on vegetable waste […]
Entomon: insects extracts for medical use
We have interviewed Dr. Elisabetta Francescato, founder and owner of Entomon, a company that deals with issues related to insects and their impact on human health. What are applications which Entomon operates in? We operate in producing and marketing entomological extracts as basis for medical treatment, cosmetics and other purposes. Our therapy products for allergies […]
EntoBento: dog treats with cricket flour
Got a dog? EntoBento is raising founds to start the production of dog treats with cricket flour.
Hypothesis on Italian insects Quality Mark
When the edible insects market will finally be totally opened, the consumer will be in the position to choose among different products. And in the category consumers we must also include fish farmers, as those of mammals and poultry. Selection is certainly an expression of freedom. Only if a person has the necessary informations to […]
30 days of bugs
An experiment. A student. 30 consecutive days of eating bugs. A blog. 30daysofbugs
RoboRoach: control a living insects with your smartphone
The idea comes from Backyard Brains, with the goal to share electrophysiology issues and informations about how the human brain works. Reading the Ethics section of their site is suggested.
