Silk sericin, a glycoprotein traditionally regarded as a by‐product of silk fibroin extraction, has emerged as a promising biomaterial owing to its unique biological and physicochemical properties.

Researchers have found an eco-friendly approach that can eliminate the use of toxic chemicals in silk processing. Traditionally, toxic chemicals like sodium carbonate, sodium hydroxide, sulfuric acid, ...

Bhubaneswar: Researchers of NIT-Rourkela received a patent for developing a drug formulation to treat skin cancer. The drug is formulated using silver nanoparticles extracted from pumpkin petals and ...

ReshaMandi, a digital ecosystem for natural fibre supply chain, has forayed into the skincare segment by making a substantial investment in Bengaluru-based skincare brand Healios Wound Solutions.

It is being used to make bone screws, extra-sticky glue, cosmetics and possibly medical tattoos. What else can it do? Science is still answering that question. The future of silk may have much less to ...