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Marine Worm's Jaws Say 'Cutting-edge New Aerospace Materials'

News Type: Event — Seeded on Tue Jul 15, 2008 4:00 PM EDT
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Researchers in California and New Hampshire report the first detailed characterization of the protein composition of the hard, fang-like jaws of a common marine worm. Their work could lead to the design of a new class of super-strong, lightweight materials for use as construction and repair materials for spacecraft, airplanes, and other applications.

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