spider silk

Artificially designed, amyloid-silk hybrid protein even outperforms some spider silks

The materials developed at the University of Bayreuth prevent colonization by bacteria and fungi, while proactively assisting in the regeneration of human tissue

Unusual property of the ultrastrong material could be harnessed for twisting or pulling motions

The way spider glues function in humid conditions provides clues for better commercial adhesives

NDSU researchers created a patent pending 3-D printed silk spinning device that mimics the natural gland structures of the spider and the silkworm

New method for implanting insulin-producing pancreatic cell clusters into a patient was inspired by the way water beads on a spider's web

New research from Binghamton University shows that fine fibers like spider silk actually improve the quality of microphones for hearing aids

The fibers are sustainable, non-toxic, and can be made at room temperature

Researchers at Rice University, in Europe, and in Singapore discover band gaps in spider silk

In the study, spider and prey DNA remained detectable at least 88 days after living organisms were no longer present on the web