Spider silk is prized for its strength. But spiders don’t make enough of the tough fibers to harvest for industrial uses. So researchers and biotech firms have turned to bioengineering silk with ...

Black widow spider silk is extremely strong. By weight, it is stronger than steel. This has made it of keen interest to scientists looking to recreate its incredible properties in the laboratory. Now, ...

An American research team is the first to use silk fibers as a framework to grow stem cells into salivary gland cells. The new process could provide relief for millions of individuals with dry mouth, ...

IBM is struggling with yield and material issues with its 0.13-micron process technology, creating time-to-market problems for its customers and straining longstanding relationships, say customers and ...

New research suggests silk can provide a strong protective layer around medicines, eliminating the need to refrigerate them along lengthy global delivery routes. Most vaccines and other drugs must be ...