Researchers in China have successfully genetically modified silkworms to produce spider silk. The silk fibres produced were 6 times tougher than the Kevlar used in bulletproof vests.

Silk tougher than Kevlar thanks to genetically modified silkworms::Researchers in China have successfully genetically modified silkworms to produce spider silk. The silk fibres produced were 6 times tougher than the Kevlar used in bulletproof vests.

  • RobotToaster@mander.xyzEnglish
    35·
    1 year ago

    It’s all fun and games until the world gets taken over by genetically engineered bulletproof worms.

    • snekerpimp@lemmy.worldEnglish
      19·
      1 year ago

      Can you imagine walking into the woods and having a kevlar strand catch on your face? You end up garroting yourself trying to get untangled.

    • Chailles@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      1 year ago

      And then getting caught by said worms and being cocooned as you desperately try to break free.