The CRISPRs, they are a-changin': how prokaryotes generate adaptive immunity.
All organisms need to continuously adapt to changes in their environment. Through horizontal gene transfer, bacteria and archaea can rapidly acquire new traits that may contribute to their survival. However, because new DNA may also cause damage, removal of imported DNA and protection against selfis...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2012
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