membrane
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Using HIV as an example, the researchers focused on a stable region of the virus's surface protein located near the membrane.
From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026
However, these simplified versions often leave out important sections that normally sit within the virus's outer membrane.
From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026
The treatment was given as a single injection through a membrane at the base of the cochlea known as the round window.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
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
The superior said that the opening in the membrane should be enlarged, and that a ladder should be put in the hole, so that the bodies could be carried out.
From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut
Vocabulary lists containing membrane
Life Science: Cell Biology
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Florida EOC Biology 1
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STAAR Biology: Cell Structure and Function
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