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CRISPR-Cas Systems: RNA-mediated Adaptive Immunity in Bacteria and Archaea 2013th Edition
Author(s): Rodolphe Barrangou (Editor), John van der Oost
- Publisher: Springer
- Publication Date: 14 Dec. 2012
- Edition: 2013th
- Language: English
- Print length: 312 pages
- ISBN-10: 3642346561
- ISBN-13: 9783642346569
Book Description
CRISPR/Cas is a recently described defense system that protects bacteria and archaea against invasion by mobile genetic elements such as viruses and plasmids. A wide spectrum of distinct CRISPR/Cas systems has been identified in at least half of the available prokaryotic genomes. On-going structural and functional analyses have resulted in a far greater insight into the functions and possible applications of these systems, although many secrets remain to be discovered.
In this book, experts summarize the state of the art in this exciting field.
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CRISPR-Cas is a recently discovered defense system which protects bacteria and archaea against invasion by mobile genetic elements such as viruses and plasmids. A wide spectrum of distinct CRISPR-Cas immune systems has been identified in at least half of the available prokaryotic genomes. On-going biochemical and functional analyses have resulted in substantial insight into the functions and possible applications of these fascinating systems, although many secrets remain to be uncovered.
In this book, experts summarize the state of the art of this exciting field.
