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membrane

[mem-breyn] / ˈmɛm breɪn /
NOUN
covering layer
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While this simplifies experiments, it can hide important details, especially for antibodies that target regions near the base of the protein close to the membrane.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

"It showed us new interactions at the membrane interface and suggested why those matter for antibody function."

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

This setup mimics the virus's outer membrane, helping preserve the proteins' natural structure and behavior.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

"In our situation, we assume that the shift in membrane composition is triggered by hyperactivity of the affected neurons due to Alzheimer's disease. That is, these neurons exhibit abnormal firing."

From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2026

The soft chanting envelops us like a membrane.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood




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