The researchers began by sequencing the spider’s genome to retrieve all of its protein-coding genes. Next, they needed to work out which genes were important for the production of spider silk, but the ...
AMSilk emphasised that this partnership marks a significant step for the company as it rapidly progresses towards becoming a commercial supplier of spider silk-based proteins. Credit: Shutterstock ...
Like wool, fur, feathers and other animal fibers, silk is a biological material, made of protein. The most prominent of the two main proteins in silk, silk fibroin, is the material with promising ...
Hairstylist Al Alexander, aka Chicago’s healthy hair and extension king, knows how to achieve the silkiest of silk presses. We caught up with the Mizani Pro, who uses the Press Agent collection on his ...