The ability to precisely edit the genomes of bacteria has long been a goal of microbiologists. Such technology would enable scientists to make new inroads into studying disease, developing sustainable materials, and fighting drug-resistant infections. But for years, the most powerful tools for bacterial genome editing have only been available in Escherichia coli (E. coli), the most common laboratory bacteria.

The ability to precisely edit the genomes of bacteria has long been a goal of microbiologists. Such technology would enable scientists to make new inroads into studying disease, developing sustainable materials, and fighting drug-resistant infections. But for years, the most powerful tools for bacterial genome editing have only been available in Escherichia coli (E. coli), the most common laboratory bacteria.

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