Silkworms culture as a source of protein for humans in space

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Preparation of undegraded native molecular fibroin solution from silkworm cocoons

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Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology +8

Structure of insect chitin isolated from beetle larva cuticle and silkworm (Bombyx mori) pupa exuvia

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Life Sciences, Entomology, Insect Morphology +14

Consumption of silk protein, sericin elevates intestinal absorption of zinc, iron, magnesium and calcium in rats

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Agriculture, Nutrition, Nutritional Sciences +14

Life support approaches for Mars missions

Alan Drysdale, Michael K. Ewert, Anthony J. Hanford · Advances in Space Research · 2003 · 82 citations

Natural Sciences, Biological Engineering, Astrobiology +13