Newly described anti-viral defense system in bacteria aborts infection by chemically altering mRNA

PHYSorg
Nov 4, 2024, 10:40 am180 pts
Like humans and other complex multicellular organisms, single-celled bacteria can fall ill and fight off viral infections. A bacterial virus is caused by a bacteriophage, or, more simply, phage, which is one of the most ubiquitous life forms on earth. Phages and bacteria are engaged in a constant battle, the…

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