Hybridizing animal species

In 2000, Nexia Biotechnologies began nurturing about 150 goats that had been specially bred with a gene from a spider, with the ultimate goal to create silk fibers ("BioSteel") strong enough to use in bulletproof clothing and for aerospace and medical applications. Spider silk has long been admired for its lightweight strength and elasticity.

1. Using animals
2. Creating genetically modified organisms

1. Undertaking organ transplants
2. Supporting people with genetic defects

1. Hybridization of wild animal species