GENETICALLY MODIFIED SILK IS STRONGER THAN STEEL
At the University of Wyoming, scientists modified a group of silkworms to produce silk that is, weight for weight, stronger than steel. Different groups hope to benefit from the super-strength silk, including stronger sutures for the medical community, a biodegradable alternative to plastics,
Photo Courtesy of Indigo Moon Yarns.
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