At the end of last term, 15 Upper Sixth and Lower Sixth A-level Biology students attended a talk from two University of Leeds 3rd year students on Chaperone Proteins. Chaperone Proteins are essential cellular helpers that guide other proteins to fold into their correct 3D shapes, prevent them from clumping, help refold misfolded proteins, and direct them to their proper cellular locations or degradation. They are vital for maintaining cell health, especially under stress, acting like quality control managers by binding to unfolded or stressed proteins and assisting them to achieve functional form, much like a chaperone supervises people.
The talk developed knowledge from the A-level specification with real world application. It led to discussion around the causes of diseases such as Parkinsons and potential treatments for neurological disorders. The students were engaged and involved in hands on activities to further their understanding of the impacts of Chaperone Proteins.
Thank you so much to Alicia and Chahat from the University of Leeds for the work they've done with our students. It's great for our students to see this insight into their potential next steps at university.
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