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Mutation in Resilin reveals attachment impairment in Bombyx mori.
Insect science - 1 Jun 2026
Dong Haonan, Yan Jiamin, Wang Xin, Li Yi, Liu Qingsong, Liu Huawei, Chen Yifei, Tian Tingting, Sun Yuanyuan, Zhao Ping, Xia Qingyou, Hou Yong
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Insects can effortlessly walk on various substrate surfaces using attachment pads on their feet, even upside down on smooth surfaces. These pads undergo frequent deformation throughout the lifecycle of insects to achieve stable adhesion. Interest in insect adhesion spans 100s of years; studies have indicated the special mechanical properties and intricate structural design of insect attachment pads. However, the...
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