Many uses of silk (IMAGE) American Institute of Physics Caption Silk is used in nanopatterns, electronic devices, food sustainability, wearable sensors, bacterial contamination sensing, and additive manufacturing. Credit Giulia Guidetti et al. Usage Restrictions Journalists may use this image only with appropriate credit. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.