A team of researchers discovered the secret of bacterias immune system. A mechanism called CRISPR/Cas works by selecting foreign DNA segments and inserting them into specific locations in the bacteria's genome. The researchers demonstrated the mechanism by using plasmids, DNA molecules regularly exchanged by bacteria. The CRISPR/Cas immune system also protects bacteria from bacteriophages, a group of viruses that specifically target bacteria. Bacterial contamination by bacteriophages is a serious concern with the yogurt and cheese industry.
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I think it is really cool how researchers have found the secret to the bacterias immune system. If we could learn how to control this, we could learn how to kill any kind of bacteria or prevent them. If we can change it to where the bacteria has little to no effect, we could pretty much eliminate all bacteria related diseases. I think its cool that we have the technolgy and the ability to do this in the first place. I also think that this will be really helpful.
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