MAX IV Laboratory is a Swedish national laboratory providing scientists with the most brilliant X-rays for research with Lund University as the host university. The facility is funded primarily by Swedish and international research funders, consortia, and 14 Swedish research universities. MAX IV delivers high-quality X-ray light for research in materials and life sciences. The facility was inaugurated 21 June 2016.
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How to study the digestion of vegan protein in real time
A new study presents a multi-angle approach to investigating the step-by-step breakdown of vegan proteins in the stomach. It is a research area that is becoming increasingly important as we seek new protein sources to reduce climate impact. Protein digestion is crucial for both the absorption of nutrients and the immune response to potential allergens. A gel of pea protein was exposed to artificial gastric fluid, and the researchers used several techniques to study how the gel was broken down into smaller parts.
