The story of silk is full of the extraordinary. First Paraguay and Suriname have caterpillars larger than any in Europe, ...

The project was led by Dr. Xiaoli Zhang, the Company’s research manager, whose team continues to push the boundaries of genetic engineering for spider silk production.

Monday announced a “groundbreaking scientific achievement” in the development of high-performance biomaterials.

Silkworm rearing is part of sericulture in which worms are raised for the production of raw silk. Silk worms are native to China and they feed on mulberry leaves. For commercial silkworm farming ...

Adverse genetic mutations can cause harm and are due to various circumstances. 'Jumping genes' are one cause of mutations, but cells try and combat them with a specialized RNA called piRNA.

Adverse genetic mutations can cause harm and are due to various circumstances. "Jumping genes" are one cause of mutations, but cells try and combat them with a specialized RNA called piRNA.

Help is at hand, however, as organisms, including silkworms, mice, and even humans, can silence jumping genes by producing countermeasures called PIWI-interacting ribonucleic acid (piRNA).

NAGANO — Researchers at Shinshu University and another institution have developed an odor-detecting drone that uses antennae taken from living insects. The “insect drone” can autonomously find its way ...

The latest archaeological efforts in Zhengzhou, capital of Henan province, are shedding light on the studies of the origins of the Chinese civilization, Gu Wanfa, a deputy to the 14th National ...

A total lunar eclipse on March 13-14, 2025, will be visible across Earth's night side. See detailed maps of where and when to watch the dramatic 'Blood Moon'. The first total lunar eclipse since ...

Sweden is part of the Nordic region in northern Europe, together with the countries of Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Norway. Sweden is large in size, small in population. Sweden is a democracy and a ...

This week's full moon will come with a special treat – a total lunar eclipse, which will turn the moon a spooky blood red color. While the eclipse will last from 1:47 a.m. EDT to 4:10 a.m. EDT ...