Silkworm: Insect Biotechnology

Person in a white coat working in a science lab. Caption: Researchers are making genetically modified silkworms.

For centuries, silkworms have been breed to produce strong, fashionable silk threads. Today, the silk industry has joined forces with the biotechnology industry. Researchers are creating genetically modified worms which a produce a protein that aids in clotting blood. Researchers are looking to maybe one day use the protein in medical procedures.

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  • Silkworm: Insect Biotechnology

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Audio Descriptions - Visual, English Captions - Auditory
    Languages:
    English
    License:
    DCMP Membership
    Author:
    Film Ideas, Inc
    Length:
    6 minutes