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membrane

[mem-breyn] / ˈmɛm breɪn /
NOUN
covering layer
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However, maintaining the right balance requires additional proteins embedded in the lysosomal membrane.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

When these two types of water meet, ions from the saltwater move through a specialized ion-selective membrane toward the lower-salinity water.

From Science Daily • Mar. 9, 2026

To test the design, the researchers produced a membrane containing 1,000 lipid-coated nanopores arranged in hexagonal pattern.

From Science Daily • Mar. 9, 2026

Three essential proteins drive the movement of peptidoglycan building blocks across the bacterial inner membrane: MraY, MurG, and MurJ.

From Science Daily • Feb. 28, 2026

Others skittered off Drogon’s scales, lodged between them, or tore through the membrane of his wings.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin