WHEN silk fibroin is dissolved in cupri-ethylenediamine and the solution neutralized and dialysed through a ‘Cellophane’ sac against running water, an aqueous solution of fibroin is obtained.

Thanks to Tufts researchers, there’s now a solution that shoots, solidifies and even picks up objects. Alas, you can’t use it ...

In this interview, industry experts Jennifer Prestipino and Dr. Viviana Posada discuss the unique properties of silk fibroin and chitosan, their biomedical applications, and innovative techniques ...