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membrane

[mem-breyn] / ˈmɛm breɪn /
NOUN
covering layer
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There, it caused damage by lowering membrane potential, altering mitochondrial structure, and reducing energy production.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

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

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

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 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

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




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