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Silk: mimicking how spiders make their complex array of silks could usher in a tapestry of new materials, and other animals or plants could be designed to be the producers.

Peter Parker is lucky he was bitten by a spider and not a silkworm. Not only does "Spider-Man" have way more superhero panache than "Silkworm-Man," but of all the silks made by various creatures, spider silk is the standout. Exceedingly strong, yet elastic and lightweight, spider silks are ideal for a range of materials, from bulletproof vests to scaffolding for growing cartilage.

Scientists are coming closer to unraveling spiders' secrets with the hope of producing piles of the fiber...

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