spider silk
New device helps researchers spin silk artificially but still recreate the complex molecular structures found in nature
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The materials developed at the University of Bayreuth prevent colonization by bacteria and fungi, while proactively assisting in the regeneration of human tissue
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Unusual property of the ultrastrong material could be harnessed for twisting or pulling motions
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The way spider glues function in humid conditions provides clues for better commercial adhesives
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NDSU researchers created a patent pending 3-D printed silk spinning device that mimics the natural gland structures of the spider and the silkworm
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New method for implanting insulin-producing pancreatic cell clusters into a patient was inspired by the way water beads on a spider's web
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New research from Binghamton University shows that fine fibers like spider silk actually improve the quality of microphones for hearing aids
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The fibers are sustainable, non-toxic, and can be made at room temperature
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