Type IV CRISPR-Cas: Overlooked Genie in the CRISPR bottle – Presented by Dr Rafael Pinilla -Redondo from The University of Copenhagen.
CRISPR-Cas systems are adaptive immune systems in prokaryotes that enable RNA-guided cleavage of invading viruses and plasmids. While there has been extensive research on all other types of CRISPR-Cas, Type IV systems have remained largely unexplored. These systems are particularly intriguing because they are enriched on plasmids and lack adaptation modules and a known nuclease component.
In this talk, I will share our journey to uncover the molecular mechanisms driving Type IV CRISPR-Cas systems. Our findings provide new exciting insights into the biological function and potential applications of these enigmatic systems.
| Date | Monday, 27 March 2023 |
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| Time | 1:00pm - 2:00pm |
| Audience | Postgraduate students,Staff |
| Event Category | Health Sciences |
| Event Type |
Seminar |
| Campus | Dunedin |
| Department | Microbiology and Immunology |
| Location | The Biochemistry Building, 710 Cumberland Street, Ground Floor, Room BIG13, Dunedin |
| Cost | Free |
| Contact Name | Jennifer van Eunen |
| Contact Phone | +64 3 479 7734 |
| Contact Email | jennifer.vaneunen@otago.ac.nz |
