Membrane computer illustration (IMAGE)

Salk Institute

Membrane computer illustration

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A plant cell with computer circuitry integrated into its plasma membrane illustrates the “membrane computer” concept, where cell surfaces act as computational hubs that turn the external world into actionable signals.

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Salk Senior Illustrator Amy Cao

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