Insect Power WVU (IMAGE) West Virginia University Caption Animal farming has traditionally fulfilled human nutritional requirements for protein, but insects may serve as an alternative for direct human consumption in the future. That is why researchers at West Virginia University are working to lay a foundation to develop efficient protein isolation techniques. Credit WVU Photo Usage Restrictions None License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.