Film title: Science and the environment – Clip
Scientists can change the genes of some organisms to give them different characteristics.
This process is called genetic modification.
The genetic make-up of these goats has been altered so they produce spider silk in their milk.
The silk can be extracted and spun into thread.
Spider silk is extremely useful because it's one of the strongest substances on Earth.
Genetic modification changes the genes of an organism.
This process is called genetic modification.
The genetic make-up of these goats has been altered so they produce spider silk in their milk.
The silk can be extracted and spun into thread.
Spider silk is extremely useful because it's one of the strongest substances on Earth.
Genetic modification changes the genes of an organism.
Discover how scientists have engineered goats that can produce spider silk.
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