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CRISPR Acts as Commander-in-Chief for Backup Defenses in Bacteria
The study shows type I CRISPR-Cas acts as a regulator for built-in anti-phage genes, revealing a layered bacterial defense system.
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The Good Men ProjectCRISPR acts as commander-in-chief for backup defenses in bacteria
The main function of CRISPR-Cas systems is to defend bacteria against various threats, including viruses called bacteriophages. Researchers have continued to study all varieties of CRISPR-Cas systems (to date, two classes, seven types and 46 subtypes have been identified) to understand their capabilities.
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