Bacterial Defense Expressions Can Change Genetic Mutation

Bacteriophage Virus that attacks Bacterium

Credit: fpm/Getty Images A computer program that can predict which genes help bacteria defend against pathogens could lead to the next generation of precision genetic engineering tools. The artificial intelligence model recognizes the sequence of genes involved in defenses against bacteriophages—viruses that infect bacteria. These immune systems have been transferred to powerful gene editing technologies, … Read more