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A tuneable minimal cell membrane reveals that two lipid species suffice for life
I. Justice, P. Kiesel, et al.
Discover groundbreaking insights from researchers Isaac Justice, Petra Kiesel, Nataliya Safronova, Alexander von Appen, and James P. Saenz as they unveil how a minimal two-component lipidome can sustain life in *Mycoplasma mycoides*. This study sheds light on the lipid divide between Archaea and other organisms, showcasing the significance of acyl chain diversity for cellular growth.
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