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Amino acid 'stickers' help decode spider silk's strength and flexibility
- February 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Scientists have identified the molecular interactions that give spider silk its exceptional strength and flexibility, opening the door to new bio-inspired materials for aircraft, protective clothing and medical applications, and even advancing our understanding of neurological conditions such as Alzheimer's disease.
Originally published at Phys.org