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membrane

[mem-breyn] / ˈmɛm breɪn /
NOUN
covering layer
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In addition, internal membrane structures help maintain the separation of nucleoids.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

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

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

"In our situation, we assume that the shift in membrane composition is triggered by hyperactivity of the affected neurons due to Alzheimer's disease. That is, these neurons exhibit abnormal firing."

From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2026

The stars were white and sharp beyond the flesh of the Martian, and they were sewn into his flesh like scintillas swallowed into the thin, phosphorescent membrane of a gelatinous sea fish.

From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury




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