How evolution fine tunes molecular mechanisms to create and maintain membrane diversity between species

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The cell membrane is a fundamental biological structure. These lipid layers surround and organize every cell, controlling everything from signaling to transport. But for membranes to function properly, their physicochemical properties must sit within a narrow range: for instance,

The cell membrane is a fundamental biological structure. These lipid layers surround and organize every cell, controlling everything from signaling to transport. But for membranes to function properly, their physicochemical properties must sit within a narrow range: for instance, This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking mech. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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