Tuesday, September 20, 2005

Genetically Altered Silk is Bulletproof

Scientists at Nexia Biotechnologies in Montreal have discovered what happens when you cross a spider with a goat.
Protein is extracted from the goat milk to produce silk fibers, called BioSteel, for bulletproof vests, medical supplies and space equipment.

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