Simulations showed that stretching aligns protein chains and increases hydrogen bonds, which act like tiny bridges between ...

While spider silk proteins are something you can make in your garage, making useful drag line fibers has proved a daunting challenge. Now, a team of scientists from Japan and Hong Kong are closer ...

The project was led by Dr. Xiaoli Zhang, the Company’s research manager, whose team continues to push the boundaries of genetic engineering for spider silk production.

Stretching spider silk makes it stronger New study finds the amount of stretching determines the fibers' properties Date: March 7, 2025 Source: Northwestern University Summary: When they weave ...

When spiders weave their webs, each spider pulls at the silk threads, from its spinneret, using its hind legs. This pulling action not only aids with the release of the silk, it also helps with ...