Gene Sequence for Super Spider Silk Discovered

Live Science ^ | August 05, 2005 | Ker Than

[TheBigB]

Why would SPIDER-man need a BAT-cave? :o)

[Larry Lucido]

Why would SPIDER-man need a BAT-cave? :o)

To impress Catwoman. Duh!

[golfisnr1]

Can a spider make a web of deceit better than a Democrat?

[katana]

Speaking of movies, I'm very fond of Arachnophobia and Eight Legged Freaks. Both are a lot of "creepy" fun.

[TheBigB]

I have both of those on DVD. And I hate spiders. Go figure. :o)

[Uncle George]

Might as well STRETCH this web out with PLASTIC-MAN, My favorite.

[TheBigB]

Feh. You can have Catwoman. I'd take Felicia "Black Cat" Hardy any day.

[Ol' Dan Tucker]

Hey, while we're at it, if Spiderman got his powers from a spider, how come his webs come out his wrists? Shouldn't it be more spider-like and come out...somewhere else?

In the comic books, Spidey (Peter Parker, really) originally fashioned mechanical spinnerets that were worn on his wrists which required periodic replenishing with cannisters of liquid silk. (See: Spiderman)

But, you're right. To be biologically correct, he should be shooting webs from his butt.

[Personal Responsibility]

I would not cross her path....No matter how good looking she would be....its just not worth it.

[TheBigB]

But, you're right. To be biologically correct, he should be shooting webs from his butt.?

Well, who's to say Peter can't do that, but he just decided it would kinda play hell with his costume. :o)

[TheBigB]

But oh, what a way to go. ;o)

[wyattearp]

I read an article a while back where they were trying to get spiders to produce silk, and they ran into a problem. Spiders can't be farmed like silkworms. The article said that if you put 1,000 silkworms in a room with plenty of food, and come back 24 hours later, they will all be happily making silk. Put 1,000 spiders in a room with plenty of food, come back 24 hours later, and what you have left is one very mean spider. They don't play well with others, apparently.

[PatrickHenry]

Good article, but probably not for the whole list. I'll ping a few specialists.

[InterceptPoint]

Right on. Time to get started on that Jack in the Beanstalk pole that we can use to climb into outer space.

[Moral Hazard]

" Although if you DO want to see your idea brought to the screen, pick up SPIDER-BABE starring Misty Mundae. :o)"

Actually that's been on HBO HD regularly (or it may be Showtime HD, not sure). Just set your HD DVR to record. :-)

[katana]

I am acrophobic (fear of heights) but love roller coasters and flying in small planes. No fear no thrill.

[TheBigB]

I don't have the premium movie channels (never watched, didn't need to pay for 'em), but I bet they don't air the unrated version like my DVD. ;o)

[balrog666]

That is one goofy looking posture. Must be one hell of a strain on his wrist (not to mention that end bit of the silk).

[playball0]

Could revolutionized everything from body armor to the space elevator. If it accepts dyes, the clothing industry will see super light weight garments.