Velvet worm slime exhibits a reversible transformation from liquid to fiber, inspiring sustainable material design. This transformation is enabled by a conserved protein structure, which has ...

A new discovery about the slime ejected by velvet worms could revolutionize sustainable material design, according to a study by McGill University researchers. Their findings outline how a naturally ...

More information: Zhaolong Hu et al, Conserved leucine-rich repeat proteins in the adhesive projectile slime of velvet worms, ...