Insects and Their Derivatives for Human Practical Uses 3rd Edition
A special issue of Insects (ISSN 2075-4450). This special issue belongs to the section "Role of Insects in Human Society".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 April 2026 | Viewed by 102
Special Issue Editors
Interests: insect immunity; molecular bases of host–parasitoid interaction; molecular bases of insect olfactive perception; bioconversion processes by Hermetia illucens; insects as a source of antimicrobial peptides
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Interests: host–parasitoid interactions; proteins, chitin and lipids from insects; insect olfactory perception
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Insect culture has some environmental advantages compared to other forms of animal production; as such, insects are currently considered part of the circular economy. Nevertheless, the use of insects has not yet been widely adopted by humans. Insects have been proposed as a source of protein and valuable fatty acids, and chitin has been described as a probiotic and as suitable for use in recyclable containers. Insects are also useful in medical therapies.
This Special Issue of Insects aims to present multidisciplinary approaches focused on the use of insects and their derivatives for human purposes, such as for nutritional, medical, and legal purposes, in rearing systems, for food safety, and as environmental markers.
Considering the success of our previous Special Issues, entitled "Insects and Their Derivatives for Human Practical Uses" and “Insects and Their Derivatives for Human Practical Uses 2nd Edition”, we are pleased to launch “Insects and Their Derivatives for Human Practical Uses 3rd Edition”. Submissions of both original research and reviews are welcome for consideration for publication.
Prof. Dr. Patrizia Falabella
Dr. Carmen Scieuzo
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- amino acids
- bioactivities
- chitin
- fatty acids
- insect use
- insect culture
- legal status
- nutritive value
- probiotic
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