MICHIGAN – US biotechnology firm Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, which develops genetically modified spider silk-based fibres, has announced the creation of four new lines of transgenic silkworms. The company says the new transgenics are based on a new set of its “most complex protein designs to date", and are targeted for applications in performance apparel, medical, and ballistic protection. Spider silk is antimicrobial, hypoallergenic, and completely biodegradable.
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