Since 1989 there has been 1,500 clinical trails for gene therapies that have not been approved by the FDA. But hopefully this new study will change everything, Spider Silk. Spider Silk has been researched for years and have been found to be bio-compatible with everyday medicine. Scientists have modified spider silk to attached to diseased cells such as, human breast cancer, rather than healthy cells. The silk was also then engineered with a protein that will illuminate like fireflies do. By having the silk illuminate it allows researchers/doctors to get a clearer picture of where the diseased cells are located.
Article link: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110810101559.htm
Wow, this to me is awesome. To be able to discover and view the dieased cells more accurately is an amazing break through. Not sure about how i would feel about having spider silk in me? Also another thought is; wonder if spider silk can cause any another effects (side effects)? Interesting!
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