Bug Bytes explores the competitive world of spider silk research. Cutting edge research is dissected and we breakdown some silk basics. From metal enhanced silk to some startling work with goats, you’ll quickly get caught in the web. (original post December 2009)
 

Photos and Cool Links:

http://www.ssc.army.mil/about/pao/pubs/warrior/97/nov/silk2.jpg
http://news.mongabay.com/2009/1020-hance_golden_orb.html

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