A viral origin for RNA-guided immunity

Ancient viral warfare could be at the root of modern class 1 CRISPR bacterial defense systems.

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Science
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2026-09-17
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https://doi.org/10.1126/science.ael0758
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CRISPR and Genetic Engineering
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A viral origin for RNA-guided immunity

Jack P. K. Bravo
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CRISPR and Genetic Engineering
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A viral origin for RNA-guided immunity

Jack P. K. Bravo
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Abstract

Ancient viral warfare could be at the root of modern class 1 CRISPR bacterial defense systems.

ScienceVol. 393(6817)
Institute of Science and Technology Austria (AT)
Openalex Percentile: Top 19%
CRISPR and Genetic Engineering
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