New Twists on Old Fibers: Spider Silk
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In this excerpt from “New Twists on Old Fibers,” Christina Pappas considers spider silk from historic and modern perspectives.
How much does golden orb weaver spider silk cost? Would it be profitable to harvest and sell it? - Quora
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Bigger proteins, stronger threads: Synthetic spider silk - The Source - Washington University in St. Louis
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6x Tougher Than Kevlar: Spider Silk Is Spun by Genetically Modified Silkworms for the First Time
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Something a bit different; string made from wild joro spider silk : r/Handspinning
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Spider silk does the twist when the weather is right
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Genetically Modified Silkworms Can Produce Spider Silk That's Stronger Than Kevlar, Smart News
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Spider silk's strange reaction to moisture could lead to better artificial muscles
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