New anti-CRISPR proteins discovered in soil and human gut

Tuesday, February 5, 2019 - 17:00 in Biology & Nature

Scientists have found four new anti-CRISPR proteins that are distributed across different environments. The new study suggests that some anti-CRISPR proteins are more widespread in nature than previously anticipated. These anti-CRISPRs can potentially be used to regulate the activity of CRISPR-Cas9 systems better in the future.

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