] A silkworm that spins a protein from human skin has been
] created in Japan. The technology could introduce
] biotechnology to silk-manufacturing countries.
]
] The genetically engineered worms spool out thread that
] contains a form of the human protein collagen and weave
] it into their cocoons1. The insects carry sections of the
] human collagen gene.

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Silkworm spins skin