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How CRISPR Works in Nature

CRISPR is part of bacteria's natural defense against viruses.

Aired 05/13/2020

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How CRISPR Works in Nature

Clip: Season 47 Episode 11 | 3m 24sVideo has Closed Captions

CRISPR is part of bacteria's natural defense against viruses.

Discover how it works in bacterial cells and how it can be applied to other forms of life—including humans.

Aired 05/13/2020

National Corporate funding for NOVA is provided by Carlisle Companies. Major funding for NOVA is provided by the NOVA Science Trust, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers.

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