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Search algorithm reveals nearly 200 new kinds of CRISPR systems (news.mit.edu)
submitted 10 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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Search algorithm reveals nearly 200 new kinds of CRISPR systems::A new search algorithm has identified 188 kinds of new CRISPR systems in bacterial genomes. The systems have a range of functions and could enable gene editing, diagnostics, and more.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 10 months ago

CRISPR was discovered in 1987. This year we saw the first approved therapy based on it. Now we have found almost 200 possible variations on the idea. Things are going to get interesting.