Nov 15, 2022
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About CRISPR
Posted by Gemechu Taye in categories: bioengineering, biotech/medical
Turns out, altering bacteria from within could be the solution to antibiotic resistance. In an ironic twist, researchers used viruses engineered with the CRISPR-Cas system to alter bacterial defense mechanisms and edit their genomes selectively in complex environments. Significantly, the novel approach may help address the pressing issue of antibiotic resistance.