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Spider Silk

All about spiders and their silk, one of the most versatile substances on earth

September 16, 2019 by Kristy Jansen

In the latest issue of National Geographic, environmental writer Jason Bittel spins a wonderful article exploring spiderwebs, spiders, and all things arachnid.   The intricate webs they build are items of wonder and beauty, but by using this wonderful silky, sticky, sometimes … [Read more...] about All about spiders and their silk, one of the most versatile substances on earth

Biomaterials breakthrough: scientists solve genetic riddle of spider glue

June 12, 2019 by Ivar Laanen

While the architectural intricacy of spider webs is with no doubt a remarkable natural phenomenon, spider silk – the gluey fiber that spiders use to make their webs – is what has been captivating scientists for many years. The sticky material has been touted for years as the … [Read more...] about Biomaterials breakthrough: scientists solve genetic riddle of spider glue

Scientists are gene-hacking bacteria to produce bullet-proof spider silk

April 5, 2019 by Jurriaan Kamp

Pound for pound, spider silk is much stronger than steel, and can be used in a variety of applications from bullet-proof clothing and biodegradable bottles to surgical thread and artificial tendons. The only problem is when you put enough spiders together to farm silk, they tend … [Read more...] about Scientists are gene-hacking bacteria to produce bullet-proof spider silk

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