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membrane

[mem-breyn] / ˈmɛm breɪn /
NOUN
covering layer
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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

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

She had a soft landing on a warm bouncy surface and was feeling lucky—until she opened her eyes and found herself staring through a glowing gold membrane at another, much larger face.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan