membrane

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However, maintaining the right balance requires additional proteins embedded in the lysosomal membrane.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

When applied to the stalactite-shaped nanopores embedded in a silicon-nitride membrane, the outward-facing hydrophilic heads attract an extremely thin layer of water.

From Science Daily • Mar. 9, 2026

When these two types of water meet, ions from the saltwater move through a specialized ion-selective membrane toward the lower-salinity water.

From Science Daily • Mar. 9, 2026

These include a protein modification process known as UFMylation and enzymes that help build membrane anchors within cells.

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

Pterodactyls had wings formed by a thin skin and muscle membrane stretching from one of their elongated fingers to their hind limbs.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein