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MSRdb, a Gene Library for the Mycobacterial World

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A research database for conserved mycobacterial genes, linking gene records to CRISPRi clones, knockouts, protein-localization data, biofilm mutants, and downloadable datasets.

Why it surfaced

MSRdb focuses on 1,153 genes conserved across five Mycobacterium species and organizes an unusually concrete set of biological resources: 1,118 fluorescent protein fusions, 588 precise deletions, and 843 CRISPRi plasmids. It is a strong example of the specialized infrastructure quietly built for serious laboratory work.

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