シェリル・ハヤシはクモの糸を研究しています。自然界に存在する高性能な素材のひとつです。単一のクモの種でも、最大７種類の非常に異なる質の糸を作る能力があります。どうやって作りだすのか シェリル・ハヤシが DNA の説明をし、超強力で超柔軟な素材がどんなに興奮するもので、アイデアをくれるものか教えてくれます

シェリル・ハヤシ「クモの糸の壮麗さ」

Spider silk is one of the most versatile and high-performance natural materials, boasting over 40,000 spider species each able to spin up to seven unique types. Some silks can stretch to more than twice their original length, while others rival or surpass Kevlar in toughness. The secret lies in a single gene family that evolved over 380 million years, leading to an amazing diversity of silk proteins. These remarkable fibers are fueling innovation in medicine and technology, from artificial tendons to lightweight armor.

Spider Silk Outperforms Steel And Inspires New Materials

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Cheryl Hayashi: シェリル・ハヤシ「クモの糸の壮麗さ」