Transient CRISPR immunity leads to coexistence with phages
S. Meaden, L. Capria, E. Alseth, A. Biswas, L. Lenzi, A. Buckling, S. van Houte, 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.
bioRxiv · Dec 19, 2019 · PreprintMicrobiology