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

Researchers eventually confirmed that TMEM175 is an ion channel that moves charged particles across the lysosomal membrane.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

This output is roughly 2-3 times higher than what current polymer membrane technologies can produce.

From Science Daily • Mar. 9, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Feb. 28, 2026

The stars were white and sharp beyond the flesh of the Martian, and they were sewn into his flesh like scintillas swallowed into the thin, phosphorescent membrane of a gelatinous sea fish.

From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury