Sea Snail’s Teeth: Are They the Strongest Biomaterials in the World?
The teeth of a tiny mollusk (Patella vulgata), which is a species of sea snails, have been found…
Fibers
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Spider Silks
The parable of those who take to them other than God for guardians (to entrust their affairs to)…
Major Task for a Tiny Fiber
My name is fibrillin, also known as FBN. I am a protein whose synthesis starts while you are…
It’s me, Peter, your Muscular System!
Dear Peter! I, your muscular system, would like to talk to you today; I allow you to walk…
It’s me Peter, your Skeleton!
Dear Peter! My fellow organs in your body have been telling you about themselves. You have seen that…
A Tale of Design and Love
The value of the iron (or any other material) from which a work of art is made differs…
Spiders Expand New Horizons in Fiber-Optic Technology
Spiders, known to be horrifying animals to many, are recognized by us for their role in the ecological…