CRISPR acts as commander-in-chief for backup defenses in bacteria

MedicalXpress | أغس 01, 2026

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.