If you have ever maintained a garden and had issues with insect pests, it may be hard to believe that plants, in general, are a poor food source for insects. Among the greatest challenges for ...

A study of the unusual digestive system of an ancient group of insects has provided new insights into future biofuel production. Published in Nature Communications, the research reveals that the ...

It turns out those cellulose-based thickening agents found in common foods can be digested. Researchers at the University of British Columbia have shown that our gut bacteria can feed on these large ...

Like other herbivores, Elway, a San Clemente Island goat at the Santa Barbara Zoo, can extract energy-rich molecules from cellulose to fuel its activities. And he’s particularly good at it. Goats have ...

The guts of cows and termites harbor microbes that are renowned complex-carbohydrate digesters, but the human gastrointestinal tract has flora that just might measure up. In this webinar, learn how ...

Cellulose gum is a common ingredient in the food and pharmaceutical industries. Manufacturers use it as a thickening agent, a stabilizer, and an emulsifier in various products. It has several benefits ...

When we hear about human diet, it's often associated with fiber. This type of carbohydrate takes center stage for its essential role in digestion and overall health. However, recent research sheds ...