Dry eye disease is a condition where insufficient or poor-quality tears lead to ocular surface discomfort, burning, redness and sometimes blurry vision. This arises due to loss of tear film homeostasis containing three layers. It...
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is a peptide hormone that is synthesized in the intestinal mucosa predominantly in enteroendocrine L-cells as well as by some neurons in the brainstem. It is developed via enzymatic cleavage of the...
For many years, the two practices of skin care and gut health have lived in almost complete isolation from one another-topical applications have been considered for skin, and diet and digestive supplements have been considered...
In a recent preclinical trial at Karolinska Institute, investigators have uncovered hopeful evidence that vitamin supplementation might slow the progression of glaucoma by protecting the optic nerve. The findings, reported in Cell Reports, also is...
A 2024 peer-reviewed publication in MDPI Animals investigated the nutritional possibilities associated with two new protein sources—mealworm meal and yeast extract—as part of a comparative examination of six protein ingredients in canine diets. The study...
A recent paper published in Animal Feed Science and Technology (2024) describes research on keratin from chicken feathers (feather meal) which investigates the feasibility of feather meal as a sustainable, high-protein, pet food ingredient. This...
A newly-open-access paper in the journal Frontiers in Veterinary Science (2024) examines a new microbial protein produced through methane fermentation - giving the possibility to identify another protein source that not only meets the nutritional...
The Journal of Aquatic Food Product Technology (2024) published a comprehensive analysis of fish protein hydrolysates (FPHs), which are made from marine by-products. Despite not introducing novel protein sources, the research provides an in-depth analysis...
Biotechnology is leading the way in creating novel solutions for pet food, with increasing focus on alternative proteins, sustainability, and transparency. Precision-fermented lamb muscle protein produced via yeast fermentation is described in a recent study...
Pet food is becoming more and more popular with novel proteins produced in a lab from cells or taken from plants, insects, algae, or fungi. They offer nutritious, environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional meats like...