Membrane

The cell membrane (also known as the plasma membrane (PM) or cytoplasmic membrane, and historically referred to as the plasmalemma) is a biological membrane that separates and protects the interior of all cells from the outside environment (the extracellular space).

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The “kleptosome” helps sea slugs master photosynthesis. Slugs in the superorder Sacoglossa accomplish this feat by packaging ingested chloroplasts into their own membrane-bound compartments inside the slug gut cells.

Membrane-initiated estrogen receptor α (mERα) in specific cell types found crucial for bone strength - EurekAlert!

Membrane or metabolism, which came first? - EurekAlert!

Plasma membrane-associated calcium signaling modulates zinc homeostasis in Arabidopsis - EurekAlert!

Is our cosmos just a membrane on the edge of a far stranger reality?

Core-membrane microstructured amine-modified mesoporous biochar templated via ZnCl2/KCl for CO2 capture - EurekAlert

Scientists Create Membrane That Cleans Water at Record Speed

Membrane-destroying drug works against antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Molecular jackhammers’ ‘good vibrations’ eradicate cancer cells. Light-induced whole-molecule vibration can rupture melanoma cells’ membrane.

A Game-Changer for Space Telescopes: Membrane Mirrors Revolutionize Astronomy

Scientists Develop Next-Gen Fuel Cell Membrane With Unmatched Conductivity

A New Membrane Could Lead to Space Telescopes with Flexible Mirrors!

Rollable 'membrane mirrors' could pave way for bigger, more powerful space telescopes

Researchers devise new membrane mirrors for large space-based telescopes

Bacterial electricity: Membrane potential influences antibiotic tolerance

How does a cell move? 'Pull the plug' on the electrical charge on the inner side of its membrane

Visualizing cell membranes using a plasma membrane-on-a-chip

New approach for protein-misfolding diseases: Quality control of membrane proteins

Medical face mask membrane that can capture, deactivate SARS-CoV-2 spike protein on contact

New photocatalytic membrane that can be cleaned using light energy