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Producing spider silk is a biological feat – scientists are using it to develop materials for drug delivery and wound care - The Conversation

Published by The Conversation Africa By Aliasger K. Salem · 4 August 2026 at 15:34
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Producing spider silk is a biological feat – scientists are using it to develop materials for drug delivery and wound care - The Conversation
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If Spider-Man were real, he could help scientists revolutionize healthcare. Since he’s not, researchers develop creative ways to produce spider silk to study.

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