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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Researchers recently discovered the process of how spiders transform proteins into steel-strength fibers, which may help scientists make equally strong synthetic materials in the future.

NU researchers discover how black widow spiders’ webs can be used to produce equally strong materials

October 30, 2018

A Northwestern researcher’s findings will help unravel the process of how spiders transform proteins into steel-strength fibers, which may help scientists make equally strong synthetic materials in the...

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