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Bacterial Warfare Provides New Antibiotic Target

illustration of Psuedomonas bacteria using a 'harpoon' to infect surrounding nearby bacteria

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Unlocking Secrets of Some of the World’s Smallest Viruses

Model of a microvirus

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Accurately Editing Genes in Living Cells Means Grappling with Knots in DNA

Gene editing with CRISPR enzymes inside living cells could become more effective and accurate after researchers at The University of Texas at Austin unveiled how...

Professor Rick Russell (right) and graduate student Isabel Strohkendl conduct experiments using CRISPR enzymes. Image courtesy of The University of Texas at Austin.

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Accurately Editing Genes in Living Cells Means Grappling with Knots in DNA

Gene editing inside living cells could become more effective and accurate after researchers unveiled how inner workings can help or hinder the process.