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Episode 1: Spiderman (Part 1)- Bioprospecting and the Biology of Silk
The Biology of Superheroes Podcast
47 minutes 41 seconds
7 years ago
Episode 1: Spiderman (Part 1)- Bioprospecting and the Biology of Silk
In this episode we discuss the limits of form and function when it comes to Spiderman's webs. I sit down with Dr. Todd Blackledge, who studies the behavior and biomechanics of web building in spiders. What exactly is spider silk? How strong is it? Where in the natural world would Peter Parker go to get inspiration for his custom web formula? We've got you covered. Check it out!
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