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smurphy··on The Rise of Edible Insect Farming
The Wikipedia article mentions that chitin's degradation products are still recognized. Do you think these chitinases would break the bonds enough to bypass immune recognition?
smurphy··on The Rise of Edible Insect Farming
I practice a yeast-free diet in order to control an autoimmune disease. So anecdotally, yes.

There is tons of research demonstrating the immuno-moduating effects of mushrooms and yeast.

smurphy··on The Rise of Edible Insect Farming
This idea is terrible. Chitin, the sugar in bug exoskeletons, activates the innate human immune system. Switching out our proteins with bugs would surely cause a rise in inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chitin#Humans_and_other_mammal...

smurphy··on Ask HN: Who is hiring? (April 2015)
Please apply via email to: engineering-careers@dollarshaveclub.com
smurphy··on Ask HN: Who is hiring? (April 2015)
Dollar Shave Club - Venice, Los Angeles, CA - https://www.dollarshaveclub.com

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We are looking for smart, passionate, and dedicated individuals to join our amazing engineering team. We have to following open positions:

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Other open positions and contact info can be found at: https://www.dollarshaveclub.com/join-the-team