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Hybrid silkworms spin stronger spider silk Posted: 06 Jan 2012 08:30 AM PST Silk produced by transgenically engineered silkworms in the lab exhibit the highly sought-after strength and elasticity of spider silk. This stronger silk could possibly be used to make sutures, artificial limbs and parachutes.

Whiff of 'love hormone' helps monkeys show a little kindness Posted: 05 Jan 2012 11:58 AM PST Oxytocin, the "love hormone" that builds mother-baby bonds and may help us feel more connected toward one another, can also make surly monkeys treat each other a little more kindly.

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