Persisters are primed for CRISPR-Cas adaptation
Jesper Juel Mauritzen, Anne Sofie Wajn, Ida Friberg Hitz, Nina Molin Høyland‐Kroghsbo
This study shows that Escherichia coli persister cells acquire CRISPR immunity 10-fold more frequently than the general population due to their dormant state.
bioRxiv · Apr 1, 2025 · PreprintMicrobiology