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Researchers used gene-editing technique CRISPR to modify the DNA sequences of house spiders, causing them to produce red fluorescent silk.

Science & Energy

Scientists Gene-Hack Spider to Produce Bright-Red Silk

By Victor Tangermann

Scientists Have Created a Synthetic Spider Silk That is Stronger Than Steel

Science & Energy

Scientists Have Created a Synthetic Spider Silk That is Stronger Than Steel

US Army’s Newest Defense: Genetically-Engineered Spider Silk Body Armor

Robots and Machines

US Army’s Newest Defense: Genetically-Engineered Spider Silk Body Armor

By Cecille De Jesus

Scientists Develop “Liquid Wire” That Acts Like Both a Fluid And Solid

Robots and Machines

Scientists Develop “Liquid Wire” That Acts Like Both a Fluid And Solid

By Charmaine Caparas

Biotech Spider Silk Coats Are Coming to a Store Near You

Biotech Spider Silk Coats Are Coming to a Store Near You

By Jolene Creighton