New paradigm of CRISPR spacerome for classification of global Escherichia coli lineages
Hanseob Shin, Shri Vishalini Rajaram, P. K. Singh, Erliang Zeng, David M. Cwiertny, Timothy E. Mattes, Michael Pentella, Megan J. Nelson, Ryan T Jepson, Darrin Adam Thompson
The paper identifies a conserved CRISPR spacerome signature across globally distributed E. coli strains, suggesting its potential as a marker for epidemiological tracking.
bioRxiv · Jan 12, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology