membrane
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"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
Researchers eventually confirmed that TMEM175 is an ion channel that moves charged particles across 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
These include a protein modification process known as UFMylation and enzymes that help build membrane anchors within cells.
From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026
The superior said that the opening in the membrane should be enlarged, and that a ladder should be put in the hole, so that the bodies could be carried out.
From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut
Vocabulary lists containing membrane
Life Science: Cell Biology
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Florida EOC Biology 1
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STAAR Biology: Cell Structure and Function
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