Spider silk

Invisible ‘Spider Silk’ Sensors Printed on Skin Revolutionize Wearable Technology

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed invisible, spider silk-like sensors that can be printed directly onto the skin. Made from eco-friendly materials, these sensors are ultra-thin and can conform perfectly to living surfaces, offering a promising alternative for wearable sensor production. This innovative bioelectronic ‘spider silk’ has the potential to revolutionize healthcare, gaming, and augmented reality.

Bacteria engineered to convert plastic waste into biodegradable spider silk

Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have made a groundbreaking discovery by engineering a strain of bacteria capable of converting plastic waste into biodegradable spider silk with a wide range of applications. This innovative study, recently published in Microbial Cell Factories,…