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Michael Landreh, Researcher, Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology, Karolinska Institutet

Why understanding how spiders spin silk may hold clues for treating Alzheimer's disease

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Really, we should envy spiders. Imagine being able to make silk like they do, flinging it around to get from place to place, always having a strong-as-steel safety line or spinning a comfy hammock whenever they need a rest.

The fascinating properties of spider silk make it no wonder that scientists have been trying to unravel its secrets for decades.

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