Science news articles about 'crab shells'

... chitosan biopolymeric nanoparticle as a protective vehicle for antioxidants. Chitosan is a natural substance found in crab shells. "Antioxidants sit within this tiny trojan horse, protecting it from ...

... IGB in Stuttgart are demonstrating how this biotechnical recycling works, using colza, whey and crab shells as examples. When producing biodiesel from colza oil, raw glycerol is accrued as a ...

... and western Pacific beachcombers as the distinctive white fuzz growing on the top of hermit crab shells, Hydractinia have become a model for scientific exploration of such so-called allorecognition ...

... cart will scratch it. Soon, however, a sunny hour-long drive will allow the paint to repair itself. Scientists at the University of Southern Mississippi used chemicals found in crab shells to...

... low that shellfish and other organisms in the region would be unable to build strong shells. "We're not saying that crab shells are going to start dissolving, but these organisms have adapted their ...