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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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

New insights into effects of membrane proteins on plant growth

Synthetic membrane could lead to self-replicating artificial cells

New Polymer Membrane Tech Improves Carbon Capture Efficiency

Artificial cell membrane channels composed of DNA can be opened and locked with a key

Dual membrane offers hope for long-term energy storage

Bacterial soundtracks revealed by graphene membrane

A Better Way To Separate Gases: New Kind of Membrane Works With 1/10 the Energy and Emissions