Prokaryotic homologs of Argonaute proteins are predicted to function as key components of a novel system of defense against mobile genetic elements

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These two systems are special! While they've been extensively studied (kudos to @AudeBer, @SorekLab, Dr.Makarova, Dr. Koonin brilliant work), there have been hints about an archaeal origin Viperins - https://t.co/kbLcObiF7K Argonautes - https://t.co/Q9m8xl

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Prokaryotic homologs of Argonaute proteins are predicted to function as key components of a novel system of defense against mobile genetic elements https://t.co/qO1y2nrYuJ

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RT @GenomeBiology: And if this has sparked your interest in PIWI/AGOs in bacteria, see Eugene Koonin's interesting Hypothesis from 2009 http://t.co/4oaFwxdsS2

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And if this has sparked your interest in PIWI/AGOs in bacteria, see Eugene Koonin's interesting Hypothesis from 2009 http://t.co/4oaFwxdsS2

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