Science View S2017E11 - Revolutionary Substances Made by Silkworms

Silkworms have long been used by humans to create silk. Thanks to advancements in scientific technology, they are now being used to produce a variety of revolutionary substances including medicine and cosmetics. The key to this development is the silkworm's outstanding capability for protein synthesis. One initiative which uses this capability is called an "insect factory" and is changing the nature of the sericulture industry.