Metaphors of Form – How Nature Explains the Shapes of Life

Abstract

Biochemistry represents a fundamental discipline in the initial training of students in the life sciences, providing the theoretical foundation necessary for understanding the specialized subjects studied later. In the current context, significant difficulties are observed in students’ assimilation of the content, caused by factors such as the weakening of the theoretical background acquired in pre-university education, the intrinsic complexity of the discipline, low motivation for learning, and limitations of educational resources. This paper proposes an interdisciplinary approach in which scientific language is complemented by metaphor as both an educational and cultural tool. These metaphors are supported by visual representations and animations that facilitate the understanding of biochemical processes and contribute to the creation of a productive dialogue between science, education, and culture.