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HumbleExaggeration@feddit.org to Science@beehaw.org · 2 days ago

This tiny molecular trick makes spider silk almost unbreakable

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This tiny molecular trick makes spider silk almost unbreakable

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HumbleExaggeration@feddit.org to Science@beehaw.org · 2 days ago
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Scientists have cracked a key mystery behind spider silk’s legendary strength and flexibility. They discovered that tiny molecular interactions act like natural glue, holding silk proteins together as they transform from liquid into incredibly tough fibers. This same process helps create silk that’s stronger than steel by weight and tougher than Kevlar.
  • Em Adespoton@lemmy.ca
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    So… the human brain can act like a spider’s spinneret… we just need a way to extrude the human silk instead of letting it gum up our brains.

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      The cure for Alzheimer’s is harvesting brain silk out our nose is what I’m hearing.

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        The real Spiderman will shoot webs by sneezing.

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