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Episode 1: Spiderman (Part 1)- Bioprospecting and the Biology of Silk

Episode 1: Spiderman (Part 1)- Bioprospecting and the Biology of Silk

FromThe Biology of Superheroes Podcast


Episode 1: Spiderman (Part 1)- Bioprospecting and the Biology of Silk

FromThe Biology of Superheroes Podcast

ratings:
Length:
48 minutes
Released:
Dec 1, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

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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Released:
Dec 1, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (20)

Superheroes and science fiction meet the cutting edge of biological sciences in this podcast. Where does the science meet the fiction? Listen and find out! If you have suggestions for a topic or would like to be a featured guest, please contact biologyofsuperheroes@gmail.com