"Bacteria in the intestinal flora have these enzyme scissors, as do a large group of plant-associated bacteria in nature," says Bernd Nidetzky. Bernd Nidetzky doubts that in the future the enzyme ...

A novel CRISPR defense mechanism, unlike known nucleases, specifically destroys transfer ribonucleic acids (tRNA) that are vital for protein production to shut down infected cells. (Nanowerk News) ...

Bacteria and their viruses, known as phages, are locked in an age-old arms race. To defend against phage attacks, bacteria have evolved sophisticated mechanisms to recognize and counteract invading ...

Bernd Nidetzky doubts that in the future the enzyme scissors mechanism can be used without the involvement of microorganisms, e.g. in food supplements, to improve the absorption of plant natural ...