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membrane

[mem-breyn] / ˈmɛm breɪn /
NOUN
covering layer
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Instead, it creates filament networks just beneath the inner membrane, forming a layer of protein polymers that resembles a cell cortex.

From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026

In addition, internal membrane structures help maintain the separation of nucleoids.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

With the nanodisc platform, the team captured detailed structural views of how these antibodies interact with viral proteins in their natural membrane environment.

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

A sharp egg tooth on the top of its beak pierced the inner membrane, and its nostrils pushed into the pocket of air at the top of the egg.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George




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