Stronger than steel : spider silk DNA and the quest for better bulletproof vests, sutures, and parachute rope / Bridget Heos ; with photographs by Andy Comins.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 78) and index.
Summary:
Discusses the work scientists are doing with the golden orb weaver spider, whose web silk is nearly indestructible, and genetically engineered goats, whose milk contains the proteins needed to artificially spin the spider silk and produce it in a quantity that will make it realistic to use in health care, in body armor, in parachutes, and much more.
Series:
Scientists in the field
Indexed by:
School Library Journal, April 2013 Pub Weekly, January 2013 Booklist, April 2013 Bulletin (Center for Children's books), April 2013 Science Books & Films (A.A.A.S.), June 2013 School Library Journal Pub Weekly Booklist
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