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posted by martyb on Tuesday September 01 2020, @06:23PM   Printer-friendly
from the yummy-yummy-in-my-tummy? dept.

Study finds insect shows promise as a good, sustainable food source:

With global food demands rising at an alarming rate, a study led by IUPUI [( Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis)] scientists has found new evidence that a previously overlooked insect shows promise as alternative protein source: the yellow mealworm.

The research is based upon a new analysis of the genome of the mealworm species Tenebrio molitor led by Christine Picard, associate professor of biology and director in Forensic and Investigative Sciences program at the School of Science at IUPUI.

[...] "Human populations are continuing to increase and the stress on protein production is increasing at an unsustainable rate, not even considering climate change," said Picard, whose lab focuses on the use of insects to address global food demand.

The research, conducted in partnership with Beta Hatch Inc., has found the yellow mealworm—historically a pest—can provide benefit in a wide range of agriculture applications. Not only can it can be used as an alternative source of protein for animals including fish, but its waste is also ideal as organic fertilizer.

[...] "Mealworms, being insects, are a part of the natural diet of many organisms," said Picard. "Fish enjoy mealworms, for example. They could also be really useful in the pet food industry as an alternative protein source. Chickens like insects—and maybe one day humans will, too, because it's an alternative source of protein."

Journal Reference:
T. Eriksson, et al. The yellow mealworm (Tenebrio molitor) genome: a resource for the emerging insects as food and feed industry [open], Journal of Insects as Food and Feed (DOI: 10.3920/jiff2019.0057)


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  • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday September 02 2020, @06:11AM (2 children)

    by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday September 02 2020, @06:11AM (#1045273)

    Heh, so many people playing peekaboo with disaster.

    Where did it go? THERE IT ISSSS! ooga booga widdle wumpty

    Seriously, the problems get more dire every year yet people such as yourself just say "I don't see any problems, everything seems fine to meeeee." It is the sucky part of humans, we're so terrible at comprehending long term trends. It takes education, patience, and an open mind.

  • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday September 02 2020, @02:52PM (1 child)

    by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday September 02 2020, @02:52PM (#1045395)

    No. The water raised 6 meters and guess what was done? The problem was fixed by engineering not whining and years of propaganda campaigns.

    Just like covid, the problem should already be fixed. The covid patients basically have scurvy and oxygen deficiency. So correct it with vitamin c and hbot. THE END. But this will never be done, because the people supposedly trying to solved the problem will only choose the most expensive and dangerous way.

    • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday September 02 2020, @06:49PM

      by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday September 02 2020, @06:49PM (#1045539)

      You need to buy stronger petards. The cheap shit ain't working.