Move over SpiderMan, here comes SpiderGoat

Posted by Bobbapink on Jun 22, 2002 at 18:04
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Scientists have combined the DNA from a goat and spider to create an animal which produces silk that is five times stronger than steel. The fibre, derived from the goats' milk, harnesses the huge strength of silk spun by spiders.

a href=http://www.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,4057,4562471%255E13762,00.html>Source

Pretty cool if true.


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