Guides: BIOL 1710: Biology for Science Majors I: Membrane Structure and Function

Membranes in Media

The Plasma Membrane
A 5:15 minute YouTube video with images and animations on the plasma membrane and diffusion from the Johnson County Community College in Kansas.
Active and Passive Transport
A 6:12 YouTube video about active and passive transport through the cell's plasma membrane produced by Johnson County Community College in Kansas.

How Muscle Cells Seal Their Membranes
Scientists have discovered how muscle cells repair tears in the plasma membrane in zebrafish. A 2012 article from ScienceDaily.com.
Putting the Squeeze on Cells: By Deforming Cells, Researchers Can Deliver RNA, Proteins and Nanoparticles for Many Applications.
MIT researches have found a way to open temporary holes in cell membranes and introduce large molecules. An 2013 article from MITNews.
Tiny Trojan Horses Attack Brain Tumor Cells
Scientists in Germany have created a lipid "Trojan Horse" that carries anti-tumor medication and is actively transported by brain cells. A 2010 article from e! Science News.com

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