Exploring life at its simplest: Scientists create a 'minimal cell membrane' with just two lipids

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Nov 25, 2024, 1:12 pm141 pts
Lipids, or fats, are essential to life. They form the membranes around cells, protecting them from the outside. In nature, there is an enormous diversity of lipids, with each organism having its own unique combination. But what are the minimum lipid requirements for a cell to survive?

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