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The Oddball Protein in the CRISPR World

December 27, 2025

In the microscopic world, bacteria and viruses are locked in a constant fight. Bacteria have a defense mechanism called CRISPR-Cas, which acts like a shield against viruses. But viruses, or phages, have developed counterattacks. They produce proteins called anti-CRISPRs (Acr) to weaken this defense.

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Bacteria's Fight Against Antibiotics: How CRISPR and MepA Work Together

February 20, 2025

Staphylococcus aureus, a common bacteria that can cause infections in both humans and animals, has been found to use a clever trick to resist antibiotics. Scientists looked at 234 samples of this bacteria from cows with mastitis. They found that only a small number, about 7. 69%, had a special defen

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Smart RNA Tracking: Simplifying Cell Studies

January 23, 2025

Researchers have developed an innovative way to track RNA in living cells using a special protein called dCas12a. This protein acts like a bridge, connecting two different RNA molecules that don't normally interact. The trick? It uses a controller to switch on a single fluorescent signal when one of