Spider silk
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Genetically Modified Silkworms Produce Spider Silk for the First Time As Alternative to Synthetic Fibers
Scientists in China have synthesized spider silk from genetically modified silkworms, producing fibers six times tougher than the Kevlar used in bulletproof vests.
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