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Eight babies born after Mitochondrial donation

The UK’s pioneering licensed IVF technique to reduce the risk of mitochondrial diseases carried out in Newcastle has seen eight babies born, published research shows.

Remains of ancient river landscapes control East Antarctica ice flow

The remains of landscapes thought to have formed when ancient rivers flowed across East Antarctica have been discovered – and could help predictions of future loss from the ice sheet.

Chinese history of Newcastle graveyard explored

The story of six Chinese sailors buried in a Newcastle graveyard will provide the setting for an event exploring new ways to conserve the past and opportunities for cross-cultural collaboration.