It also raises the question of whether bacteria have more important defense systems than CRISPR. "This finding ... RNA that directs an enzyme called Cas9 to snip the viral DNA, preventing infection.

But the new study showed that when certain genes are changed, these killer T cells can malfunction. Instead of protecting the ...

CRISPR-Cas9 acts like molecular scissors, capable of cutting and editing DNA at specific locations. Originally discovered in bacteria as a defense mechanism against viruses, the CRISPR system ...

The discovery of CRISPR/Cas9, an ancient bacterial defense, has enabled the editing of DNA with unprecedented precision. This has already led to an FDA-approved therapy to treat sickle cell disease.

Epigenetic modification plays a crucial role in shaping plant-pathogen interactions, influencing both the activation of defense responses and the suppression ... through marker-assisted selection or ...

Using gene editing with CRISPR-Cas9, the team has been able to study these proteins without altering ... Dec. 13, 2024 — Microorganisms produce a wide variety of natural products that can be ...

A research team has uncovered a previously unknown type of immune signaling molecule—a novel compound combining histidine and ...