Widespread and Abundant CRISPR-Cas Systems in the Deep Ocean
Pablo Sánchez, Marta Ferri-Peradalta, Ester María López-García, Raúl Ruiz, Belén Esquerra-Ruvira, Josep M. Gasol, Dolors Vaqué, Takashi Gojobori, Susana Agustı́, Carlos Manuel Duarte, Francisco J. M. Mojica, Julián Cerón, Felipe H. Coutinho, Silvia G. Acinas
The paper identifies a high abundance of CRISPR-Cas systems in deep ocean microbiomes, highlighting their diversity and potential for bioprospecting.
bioRxiv · May 26, 2025 · PreprintMicrobiology