Gelatin is one versatile protein. It puts the “gel” in Jell-O and it’s an essential ingredient in many other foods, cosmetics, and medications. The downside: We can’t produce gelatin without harming ...

Jellatech is one step closer to its mission to eradicate animals from the food system. The team has developed a technique to produce high-quality, animal-free collagen, and by doing so, aims to reduce ...

MADISON, Wis. -- Collagen makes up the cartilage in our knee joints, the vessels that transport our blood, and is a crucial component in our bones. It is the most abundant protein found in the bodies ...

Collagen powders, drinks, and gummies promise firm skin and fewer wrinkles, so it is no surprise they fill bathroom shelves ...

The uptake of collagen supplements has been increasing lately due to their potential advantages for skin, hair, and joint wellbeing. Collagen is an inherent protein found in the body, instrumental in ...

A team of UW-Madison scientists, writing in the Feb. 13 Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), reports the discovery of a method for making human collagen in the lab. The work is ...

You’ve probably heard the buzz around collagen supplements and your skin by now. But is the hype really that promising? After all, research has pointed to both the benefits and downsides of collagen ...

Collagen is booming in food, drinks and confectionery. Discover the trends driving demand, key industry players, and growth ...

HOUSTON – (Sept. 25, 2012) – The human body is proficient at making collagen. And human laboratories are getting better at it all the time. In a development that could lead to better drug design and ...