New protein found in strongest spider web material

A team of researchers affiliated with several institutions in the U.S. and Slovenia has found a previously unknown protein in the strongest known spider web material. In their paper published in the journal Communications Biology, the group describes their study of Darwin

New Method Creates Synthetic Spider Silk at High Yields

A material from muscle protein is strong as Kevlar. - ASME

Your Next Outfit Could Be Made From Spider Silk

Scientists are closer to unlocking the secrets of the strongest spider silk in the world •

Spider Silk Is Nature's Miracle Fiber

The Chemistry of Spider Silk - Asynt

Super tough spider silk could be due to a newly discovered protein - ABC News

Scientists help spiders spin stronger silks

Genetically-modified marine bacteria able to produce synthetic spider silk - BBC Science Focus Magazine