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Silkworm: Insect Biotechnology

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For centuries, silkworms have been breed to produce strong, fashionable silk threads. Today, the silk industry has joined forces with the biotechnology industry. Researchers are creating genetically modified worms which a produce a protein that aids in clotting blood. Researchers are looking to maybe one day use the protein in medical procedures.

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Runtime: 5 minutes 45 seconds

Topic: Science
Subtopic: Biology, Cells, Insects, Science Experiments
Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
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Release Year: 2014
Producer/Distributor: Film Ideas, Inc
Series: Superlife
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Close up of a yellow Labrador dog on a leash. Caption: They are clones, copies of the same dog.

Diagram showing two pairs of dogs resulting in two dogs, each with shorter legs. Caption: so dogs with shorter legs were selected and bred.:

Closeup of a huge pile of kernels of dried corn. Caption: making corn the number-one crop by weight.

A black, waist high horse wearing a bridle and halter is being held by a person standing next to it. Caption: the miniature horse has become a popular pet

Person in a white coat working in a science lab. Caption: Researchers are making genetically modified silkworms.

Vials and other containers in a science lab. Caption: We've taken the cells out of the muscle tissue.

Illustration of a woman riding the bow of a ship and holding tulips while a throng of people stand beneath her. Caption: Some call this the first bubble economy.

Several large fish swimming in the water, as seen from the deck of a ship. Caption: Three thousand bluefins are farmed here.

Person walking through stacked rows of chickens in cages. Caption: This is the age of the designer egg.