Often, research done elsewhere complements AURI's work. It's an environmentally friendly coating that can be used on any packaging material that requires waterproofing. Soybean Digest, December 2000.
Human trials are the next step.
The New York Times describes an adoption program created by a shepherd's co-op in a mountainous, medieval village in central Italy. Sheep lovers can select their pick of the merino flock over the Internet. The less sentimental can also receive their pet as lamb chops. Southern Illinois University's Rural Development Opportunities team helps individuals develop business plans for agritourism. The smithy will showcase the history of smithery, offer training for blacksmiths, and create a sales outlet for the goods hammered out by the smiths.