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Lindsey with parter Laura and four children, who were born thanks to fertility treatment at the NHS Fertility Centre, which operates at The Centre for Life.
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The greatest gift – Lindsey and Laura’s fertility journey

15 May 2025

Lindsey and Laura share their emotional journey through fertility treatment at the Centre for Life, from IVF to life with their daughters.

Abbie Yorke
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Empowering choices with genetic insights – Abbie Yorke’s journey

13 May 2025

A powerful story of how genetic testing at the Centre for Life helped Abbie Yorke take control of her future and significantly reduce her cancer risk.

Carl Dale
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From Explainer to Entrepreneur: Carl Dale’s Journey from Life to Leading a Tech Firm

13 May 2025

Carl Dale reflects on how his early days as a science explainer at Life helped shape his path to becoming CEO of North East tech firm Microbritt.

Linda Conlon and Professor Andy Long, pictured in Life Science Centre, under Gaia, signing a joint strategic partnership document.
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Strategic partnership with Northumbria University builds on 15 year relationship to inspire the next generation of scientists

30 April 2025

Northumbria University and the Life have agreed a new strategic partnership to boost science education and engagement across the North East.

Biomass image
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Satellite star of Life’s planetarium show Earth Defenders! ready for liftoff

28 April 2025

Discover how a new biomass-monitoring satellite, featured in Life’s Earth Defenders! planetarium show, is set to launch into space.

Life Science Centre new planetarium Earth Defenders show.
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Earth Defenders! launched nationally to mark the launch of the BIOMASS satellite

15 April 2025

Earth Defenders! is being shared with science centres nationwide and screened in Life’s planetarjum to mark the launch of the BIOMASS satellite.

North East Autism Society family gathered around exhibit in Wow Zone.
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North East Autism Society Science Club turns five with a special celebration at Life

15 April 2025

Members of North East Autism Society (NEAS) Science Club and their families celebrated its 5th birthday at a special party at Life.

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From Science Explainer to Science Teacher: How Life Shaped Lee Patterson’s Career

8 April 2025

Lee Patterson explains how his experience at Life shaped his career from science explainer to secondary school teacher.

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Jessie-May and Robert’s journey to parenthood through IVF

27 March 2025

Jessie-May and Robert Perry share their emotional IVF journey, from setbacks to success, and how their children’s story began at the Centre for Life.