Cool is generally not what cockroaches are associated with. But scientists recently found one more cool thing about the brown, smelly insect with whiskers.
After 10 years of research, scientists are set to synthesise milk protein crystals based on the gene structure of cockroaches. Cockroaches have a milk protein that has thrice the calorific content of buffalo milk. (If they come in bottles a few years from now, don’t worry, “Cockroach extracts” will not be on the list of ingredients.) This could have great implications for public health.
Here’s six other cool facts about the cockroach:
There are over 4,000 species of cockroach across the world
And not all are pests. A majority of these live in forests, happily oblivious to humans. Apart from being a food source for birds, insects and mammals, they also contribute to the environment. Full story...
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After 10 years of research, scientists are set to synthesise milk protein crystals based on the gene structure of cockroaches. Cockroaches have a milk protein that has thrice the calorific content of buffalo milk. (If they come in bottles a few years from now, don’t worry, “Cockroach extracts” will not be on the list of ingredients.) This could have great implications for public health.
Here’s six other cool facts about the cockroach:
There are over 4,000 species of cockroach across the world
And not all are pests. A majority of these live in forests, happily oblivious to humans. Apart from being a food source for birds, insects and mammals, they also contribute to the environment. Full story...
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