Genetically engineered fibers of the protein spidroin, which is the construction material for spider webs, has proven to be a perfect substrate for cultivating heart tissue cells, researchers at the ...

Spider silk fibers are mostly made up of spidroins, which are a group of large, structural proteins (Figure 1). Thanks to their elasticity and mechanical strength, the fibers have been effectively ...

Genetically engineered threads of a protein found in spider webs have provided a perfect foundation for growing heart tissue cells, raising hopes of someday repairing damaged hearts or even growing ...