Liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) of proteins can be considered an intermediate
solubility regime between disperse solutions and solid fibers. While LLPS has been …

Advanced microfluidics coating methods, inspired by nature's self-repair and self-cleaning
mechanisms, hold promises for diverse applications across biomedical, material …

Efforts have been devoted to develo** strategies for converting spider silk proteins
(spidroins) into functional silk materials. However, studies mimicking the exact natural …

Spider silk is one of the strongest and toughest fibrous materials available in nature. Its
superior properties make it a good candidate for applications in various fields ranging from …

The major ampullate silk of orb-weaving spiders is renowned for its exceptional mechanical
properties, including high tensile strength and extensibility. The development of artificial …

Spiders can produce up to seven different types of silk, each with unique mechanical
properties that stem from variations in the repetitive regions of spider silk proteins …

There is a critical unmet need to improve the treatment of battlefield burns. Rapid and
efficient wound protection and closure are essential to prevent infections, reduce pain, and …

The discovery of coacervation within living cells through liquid–liquid phase separation has
inspired scientists to investigate its fundamental principles and significance. Indeed …

This is a Perspective on nature as a story‐teller, where inputs of evolution drove the
remarkable protein designs found in silks. This selection process has resulted in silk …

Protein phase transitions play a vital role in both cellular functions and pathogenesis.
Dispersed proteins can undergo liquid–liquid phase separation to form condensates, a …