The resulting gene-edited spider produced silk infused with a red fluorescent protein. The silk retained its natural properties of being lightweight, incredibly strong, and biodegradable.

Though it might seem surprising to find seven new species of fuzzy spiders in a relatively short period of time, the identifications are solid, says tarantula expert Robert Raven, a senior curator ...

The spider is gray and black and has a "fiery red" abdomen. This fuzzy little guy, named Aphonopelma jacobii, is the 30th species of tarantula to be documented in the U.S., ...