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Science News for December 2, 2023


Translation inhibition in CRISPR-Cas antiviral defense system

Researchers discovered a novel family of effector proteins called Cami1 that inhibit translation in bacteria attacked by viruses. By cleaving specific mRNAs, Cami1 prevents the production of viral proteins, allowing the bacterium to conserve resources.

SourceVilnius University·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 2, 2023