Researchers: Silkworms make artificial spider silk

Biologists have inserted spider genes into silkworms, allowing them to produce strong, elastic threads that may be used to make sutures and wound-healing bandages as well as bulletproof vests and lightweight fabrics, researchers said Wednesday. Spider silk - Bombyx mori - Ballistic vest - Surgical suture - Business

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