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Inside Velvet Worm Slime: Rare Protein Modification for Fast Fiber Formation

A protein modification rarely found in terrestrial animals was discovered in the slime of the velvet worm. This slime, which is projected for prey capture and self defence, turns into strong, sticky, water-soluble fibers. Dynamic nuclear polarization - nuclear magnetic resonance (DNP-NMR) facilities at the MagLab were used to understand the molecular structure of these fibers, work that may inspire the development and production of new classes of sustainable, advanced materials.


NIH Invests in MagLab Biomedical Advances

Improving technology for research of biomolecules and advancing our understanding of health and disease.


Cracking the Chemical Code of the "Silly String of Death"

MagLab analysis provides new insight about the molecular composition of velvet worm slime, which has long fascinated scientists because of its remarkable qualities.


MagLab Investigates the Structure of a Key COVID-19 Protein

Researchers are working to characterize the virus’ envelope protein, or E protein, believed to be key to virus activity.


"Dynamic Dance:" How a Deadly Fungus Adapts to Drug Treatment

Research shows the fungus shuffles and rebuilds its cell wall to defend against antifungal drugs.


Cicada Swarm Leads to New Insight on Insect Wings

Thin, flexible, strong: MagLab research on the marvel of insect wings



Last modified on 10 August 2022