Scientists learn how to ramp up microbes ’ ability to make memories

Researchers have identified a mutation that prompts bacterial cells to acquire genetic memories 100 times more frequently than they do naturally. This discovery provides a powerful research tool and could bring scientists one step closer to developing DNA-based data storage devices. More »
Source: The Rockefeller University Newswire - Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Tags: Science News biotechnology Cas9 CRISPR I473F immunology Laboratory of Bacteriology Luciano Marraffini microbiology Robert Heler synthetic biology Virology Source Type: news