A spider of the Argiope bruennichi species sits in the center of the web. She has made stabilimenta in the “normal” orientation.
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Embellishments called stabilimenta helped propagate waves along simulated spider webs when prey landed on them, shedding new light on these decorative structures.

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Researchers found human antibody candidates that neutralize the toxin of European black widow venom.

Antibody Potion Against Black Widow's Bite

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Synthetic Biology is in Fashion

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Infographic: Synthetic Biology is Transforming Clothes and Cosmetics

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Science Snapshot: Legs for Days

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Fusion with Spider Silk Increases Anticancer Protein’s Stability

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The Spider Lady, Circa 1939

Philoponella prominens spiders mating

Spiders Catapult Themselves to Avoid Becoming Their Mate’s Meal

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Study Questions Sterility of Snake and Spider Venoms

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The Ear as a Therapeutic Gateway to the Vagus Nerve

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Universe 25 Experiment

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T Cell Nomenclature Gets an Update

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Freeze-Tolerant Frogs Power Organ Cryopreservation Strategies

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Skip the Wait for Protein Stability Data with Aunty

Skip the Wait for Protein Stability Data with Aunty

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Thermo Scientific X and S Series General Purpose Centrifuges

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January 2026, Issue 1

What Is the Amniotic Fluid Composed of?

The liquid world of fetal development provides a rich source of nutrition and protection tailored to meet the needs of the growing fetus.

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Skip the Wait for Protein Stability Data with Aunty

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An Automated DNA-to-Data Framework for Production-Scale Sequencing

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Exploring Cellular Organization with Spatial Proteomics

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Organoid Origins and How to Grow Them

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