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A new protein timeline explains plasma membrane repair
- March 10, 2026 at 6:20 PM
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In the evolutionary history of life, the ability of a cell to separate its inner world from the external environment was an important turning point. The so-called plasma membrane lets cells control what gets in and out and allows them to communicate and cooperate with one another, creating the conditions for complex, multicellular life.
Originally published at Phys.org