MicrobiologybioRxivPreprint
Transient CRISPR immunity leads to coexistence with phages
S. Meaden, L. Capria, E. Alseth…·E. Westra
This study shows that CRISPR-based immunity in bacteria is transient, leading to stable coexistence with phages due to fitness costs and loss of spacers.
DOI 10.1101/2019.12.19.882027