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Molecular snapshots reveal how viral enzymes switch between inserting and removing DNA

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Briefings

A 2026 article reveals bacteriophages possess evolved gene-editing capabilities, potentially using viral enzymes to switch between inserting and removing DNA. The study provides molecular snapshots of this enzymatic activity, though specific enzyme names and precise editing outcomes remain unconfirmed due to limited experimental data.

Key points

• Bacteriophages utilize viral enzymes to switch between inserting and removing DNA sequences during infection.
• The study offers molecular snapshots of this enzymatic activity but lacks specific enzyme names or confirmed editing outcomes.

Context and limitations

The evidence is limited to a 2026 article with no experimental data, enzyme names, or confirmed editing outcomes.

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