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An archaeal CRISPR type III-B system exhibiting distinctive RNA targeting features and mediating dual RNA and DNA interference

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CRISPR-Cas systems preferentially target the leading regions of MOBFconjugative plasmids

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Molecular memory of prior infections activates the CRISPR/Cas adaptive bacterial immunity system

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CRISPR Interference Limits Horizontal Gene Transfer in Staphylococci by Targeting DNA

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