Researchers used gene-editing technique CRISPR to modify the DNA sequences of house spiders, causing them to produce red ...

The U.S. military is interested in ‘super spiders’ capable of producing silk with extraordinary features. Don’t worry—it sounds more terrifying than it actually is.

Its name comes from the color of its spider silk. The threads have a yellowish hue to them,” according to Insect Identification, a notable insect identification website. These spiders can ...

Researchers have, for the first time ever, used CRISPR gene editing on spiders. While the genetically-modified critters lack the ability to give you spidey senses, they do spin glowing silk.

“The golden silk orbweaver is a tropical climate spider. Its name comes from the color of its spider silk. The threads have a yellowish hue to them,” according to Insect ...