http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/1760059.stm
Spider scientists spin tough yarn
A Canadian company has successfully mimicked nature and produced spider silk, a coveted substance five times stronger - weight for weight - than steel.
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Nexia scientists put spider genes in mammal cells to make their version of the silk. The company now has genetically modified goats that will produce the protein in their milk.
thanks a lot, Science, you dick.
Spider scientists spin tough yarn
A Canadian company has successfully mimicked nature and produced spider silk, a coveted substance five times stronger - weight for weight - than steel.
...
Nexia scientists put spider genes in mammal cells to make their version of the silk. The company now has genetically modified goats that will produce the protein in their milk.
thanks a lot, Science, you dick.
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the quote of the day, taken from your article.
"spiders are territorial carnivores. They just aren't suited to farming. Put 10,000 of them in a room and a week later you'd have one mean-looking one left."