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02/01/2024 – University of Bayreuth

Influence of environmental factors on spider silk

Professor Thomas Scheibel, Chair of Biomaterials at the University of Bayreuth, and his team conducted a study on spider silk´s strength and resilience concerning environmental influences. Published as “Impact of environmental factors on spider silk properties” in the journal Current Biology, their research involving 50 spider species revealed that spider webs thrive in regions experiencing heavy rainfall, displaying remarkable robustness.

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Prof Dr Thomas Scheibel and Charlotte Hopfe work together at the Chair of Biomaterials. © Jürgen Rennecke/UBT

 
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Prof Dr Thomas Scheibel and Charlotte Hopfe work together at the Chair of Biomaterials. © Jürgen Rennecke/UBT

 
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