logan1891, 1 month ago to random

Moths doing the nasty
#moth #silkworms #bombix #cocoon #cocoons #bombixmori

Moths doing the sex on a yellow cocoon

logan1891, 1 month ago to random

The first moth.
#bombix #moth #silkworms

Same moth but now on the bottom of the box

thejapantimes, 7 months ago to Japan

A first-ever internship in silkworm cultivation was offered over the summer to give new life to the tradition of Iyo raw silk production. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/11/09/japan/silk-farming-future/?utm_content=buffer32d60&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #silk #silkworms #ehime

ScienceDesk, 7 months ago to science

What happens when you add spider DNA to silkworms? Big Think explains.
https://flip.it/J49f.L
#Science #Biology #Spiders #DNA #Silkworms

6x Tougher Than Kevlar: Spider Silk Is Spun by Genetically Modified Silkworms for the First Time (scitechdaily.com)

Scientists in China have developed a method to produce spider silk from genetically modified silkworms, offering a strong, sustainable alternative to synthetic fibers with applications in various industries. Researchers have synthesized spider silk from genetically modified silkworms, producing f

NatureMC, 11 months ago to spiders

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