Silkworms provide new spin on sticky molecules
Monday, March 16, 2020 - 10:40
in Biology & Nature
Silkworms are useful for more than just making strong and absorbent strings of silky thread for the textiles industry. A group of KAUST scientists has now coaxed these grub-like insects into making the human form of E-selectin, a critical adhesion molecule involved in inflammation, cancer and other disease processes. Working with collaborators at Kyushu University […]