Learning from biology to accelerate discovery
Monday, July 6, 2015 - 04:00
in Biology & Nature
A spider's web is one of the most intricate constructions in nature, but its precious silk has more than one use. Silk threads can be used as draglines, guidelines, anchors, pheromonal trails, nest lining, or even food. And each use requires a slightly different type of silk, optimized for its function.