GENET-news articles on GE silk

2010-02-04 |

Australian researchers created artificial honey bee silk in GE bacteria

Australian researchers for the first time created artificially produced honey bee silk using genetically modified bacteria. Australian entomologist Tara D. Sutherland [...] says, ”The silks would be good for tough, lightweight textiles, and high-strength applications like advanced aviation and marine composites”.

Overview

2010-02-04 |

Australian researchers created artificial honey bee silk in GE bacteria

Australian researchers for the first time created artificially produced honey bee silk using genetically modified bacteria. Australian entomologist Tara D. Sutherland [...] says, ”The silks would be good for tough, lightweight textiles, and high-strength applications like advanced aviation and marine composites”.

Home: GENET