Decoding the Membrane: What Determines Lipid Specificity?
                                
                                
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                                According to molecular biologists, there are over a thousand different lipid species in a single eukaryotic cell, with their precise interaction determining countless cellular processes. This article explores the complex factors behind what determines lipid specificity in biological membranes, a fundamental question in cell biology.