membrane

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The researchers describe this system as a "pseudo-organelle," a functional compartment that is not enclosed by a membrane but still plays a major role in organizing cell behavior.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

"By combining a scalable membrane layout with precisely engineered nanofluidic channels, we achieve highly efficient osmotic energy conversion and open a route toward nanofluidic-based blue-energy systems."

From Science Daily • Mar. 9, 2026

These include a protein modification process known as UFMylation and enzymes that help build membrane anchors within cells.

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

These proteins help transport the components needed to assemble the cell wall outside the inner membrane barrier.

From Science Daily • Feb. 28, 2026

But gods of Olympus...Curled in the membrane bubble in front of her was a fully formed Titan in golden armor, his skin the color of polished pennies.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan