Stronger Than Steel
Spider Silk DNA and the Quest for Better Bulletproof Vests, Sutures, and Parachute Rope
by Bridget Heos
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Pub Date Feb 26 2013 | Archive Date Mar 26 2013
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt | Clarion Books
Description
In Stronger Than Steel, readers enter Randy Lewis' lab where they come face to face with golden orb weaver spiders, and transgenic alfalfa, silkworm silk, and goats, whose milk contains the proteins to spin spider silk--and to weave a nearly indestructible fiber. Learn how this amazing material might someday be used to repair or replace human ligaments and bones, improve body armor, strengthen parachute rope, and even tether an airplane to an aircraft carrier! Readers explore rapid advancements in the application of genetic medicine and their potential to save and improve lives while considering the crucial ethical concerns of genetic research. A timely addition to the acclaimed Scientists in the Field series.
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Due to file conversion and reader experience issues, the kindle download option is currently disabled.
Due to file conversion and reader experience issues, the kindle download option is currently disabled.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780547681269 |
| PRICE | $18.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 80 |
