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The Element of Discovery ~

The Element of Discovery ~

Skopiem is a student-led science communication platform where school students write about the science that goes beyond the classroom, guided by university students every step of the way.

Prions: The Protein Pandemonium

Prions aren’t alive, yet they spread and destroy the brain using nothing but their shape. These strange proteins defy the rules of biology, and their mysteries are reshaping how scientists think about disease.

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Echinacea Plants: From Folklore to Medicine
Echinacea Plants: From Folklore to Medicine

I’ve always been enthralled by plants and their medicinal properties, but nothing quite gripped me like the capabilities of echinacea species, commonly known as purple coneflowers.

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Peptides: tiny molecules making a big difference in medicine
Peptides: tiny molecules making a big difference in medicine

When we learn biology at school, we are taught about the ”big three” biological molecules - carbohydrates, proteins and fats. But when I started looking closer at proteins, especially peptides, I realised something surprising. Some of the smallest molecules in this group are actually doing some of the biggest jobs in medicine. 

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Prions: The Protein Pandemonium
Prions: The Protein Pandemonium

Prions aren’t alive, yet they spread and destroy the brain using nothing but their shape. These strange proteins defy the rules of biology, and their mysteries are reshaping how scientists think about disease.

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