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<p>To begin with, we will fuse Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP) onto the silk. This will not only be a proof of concept for future experiments, but it will produce a tangible product. Converting this product into, say, a glowing silk t-shirt, is only a couple steps away.</p>
<p>To begin with, we will fuse Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP) onto the silk. This will not only be a proof of concept for future experiments, but it will produce a tangible product. Converting this product into, say, a glowing silk t-shirt, is only a couple steps away.</p>

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PROGRAMMING SILK: Functionalizing silk fibers

To give functionality to our fibers, we will be genetically fusing various proteins onto our spider silk. In effect, these fusion proteins will have dual function: that of the fused protein as well as that of natural spider silk. Areas like medicine, art, and the fashion industry could immensely benefit from incorporating these dynamic fusion proteins into their current practices.