A dynamic subpopulation of CRISPR-Cas overexpressers allows Streptococcus pyogenes to rapidly respond to phage
M. J. Stoltzfus, R. E. Workman, N. C. Keith, J. W. Modell
The paper identifies a dynamic subpopulation of CRISPR-Cas overexpressers in Streptococcus pyogenes that enhance phage defense but reduce fitness in the absence of phage.
bioRxiv · Jan 11, 2024 · PreprintMicrobiology