Creative Use of a Cancer Mutation May Improve Nylon Production
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Creative Use of a Cancer Mutation May Improve Nylon Production

Berlin : Germany | Sep 26, 2012 at 9:16 AM PDT
Source: KQED
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zebarnabe /Flickr A cancer-caused mutation in a protein provides clues to improving the production of a chemical used to make nylon. Invented in 1935, nylon found its first use replacing silk in stockings. Supplies of nylon dwindled during World War II as the material was funneled towards making rope,... FULL ARTICLE AT KQED
 
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