silk spider proteins INDUS

• Spider silk genes are inserted into bacteria, yeast, or goats to mass-produce silk proteins. recombinant dna
• • Social/Ethical: Raises concerns about GMOs in animals and lab-grown materials.
  • Economic: High demand for lightweight, strong materials in medicine and textiles.
• • Positives: Reduces need for traditional silk production, protecting wild silkworm populations.
  • Negatives: If genetically modified organisms escape labs, they could alter ecosystems.