Silk has been one of nature’s most remarkable materials for thousands of years – but its story is far from over. In this video, we explore the future of silk, from bioengineered threads and ...

Ma Pengcheng from the Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry (XTIPC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, introduces basalt fiber fabric (BFF) as a novel and high-performance support ...

Spider silk is one of the most fascinating fibers in the field of materials science. In particular, its dragline thread is extremely tear-resistant, while also being elastic, lightweight and ...

Recent work has demonstrated how the mechanical properties of spider silk and other natural elastomers can be mimicked to produce artificial protein-based fibers with great potential for ...

By applying CRISPR-Cas9, a technique that has already been widely used to create custom medical treatments or make farm animals more resilient to diseases, the researchers are hoping to come up with a ...

"Successful spider silk engineering in vivo will, therefore, help to develop and employ new fiber functionalities for a broad range of applications," the team wrote in its paper. "So far ...

Silk pillowcases, which are crafted from naturally occurring fibers, are hypoallergenic and therefore serve as a perfect choice for those prone to allergies or those with delicate skin.