BREX system's unique DNA recognition mechanism enhances bacterial antiviral defense

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Mar 11, 2025, 5:11 am148 pts
Bacteriophages, the most abundant life form on Earth, infect bacterial cells and influence the structure of the microbial community. To fend off phage attacks, bacteria have evolved their own defense tools, including the most common restriction-modification (R-M) and CRISPR-Cas systems.

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