The complexity of silk under the spotlight of synthetic biology
For centuries silkworm filaments have been the focus of R&D; innovation centred on textile manufacture with high added value. Most recently, silk research has focused on more fundamental issues concerning bio-polymer structure–property–function relationships. This essay outlines the complexi...
Main Author: | Vollrath, F |
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Format: | Journal article |
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Portland Press
2016
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