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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

This setup mimics the virus's outer membrane, helping preserve the proteins' natural structure and behavior.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

While this simplifies experiments, it can hide important details, especially for antibodies that target regions near the base of the protein close to the membrane.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

They found that phosphatidylserine, a fatty molecule normally located on the inside of a neuron's membrane, had shifted to the outer surface.

From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2026

Nailer slashed the membrane that the crew had laid down in their vain effort to save the ship.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi




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