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Search algorithm reveals nearly 200 new kinds of CRISPR systems (news.mit.edu)
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Search algorithm reveals nearly 200 new kinds of CRISPR systems::A new search algorithm has identified 188 kinds of new CRISPR systems in bacterial genomes. The systems have a range of functions and could enable gene editing, diagnostics, and more.

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[–] kae@lemmy.ca 30 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Someone give this writer a raise for not using AI to describe a new algorithm.

[–] A_A@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

Yes, unfortunately this happens a lot in other media and especially since the main part of an artificial intelligence is not an algorithm.

[–] wildginger@lemmy.myserv.one 10 points 2 years ago

See, now this is a real use for these programs. Finding patterns in DNA and RNA to help isolate genes within a genome seems like exactly the kind if thing this tech excels at in a way that doesnt fuck over most people involved.

[–] FauxPseudo@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago

CRISPR was discovered in 1987. This year we saw the first approved therapy based on it. Now we have found almost 200 possible variations on the idea. Things are going to get interesting.