Smooth evolution: spider silk proteins

Spider-Man, a man of many... uh, one talent. Can shoot different types of webbing though!

Like a spider web, the evolution of spider silk proteins looks pretty complex. New research sheds some light on the evolution of these stretchy, sticky and tough proteins. Everyone knows Spider-Man’s main (and only?) talent is shooting sticky liquid from his “web-shooters”. Often his webs take the form of a rope that is perfect for [...]