Bacterial conjugal transfer (IMAGE)

University of California - San Diego

Bacterial conjugal transfer

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Drug resistance has accelerated in recent years with the emergence of deadly bacteria and “superbugs.” UC San Diego biologists have developed a new CRISPR-based technology capable of removing antibiotic-resistant elements from populations of bacteria. 

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Bier Lab, UC San Diego

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Must be used in conjunction with npj Antimicrobials and Resistance paper on bacterial conjugal transfer to address antibiotic resistance.

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