An insight into 'Identity: Eight rooms, nine lives' from the curator of the exhibition.

Toby Murcott is a biochemist by training but has spent the last 15 years as a science writer, journalist, author, broadcaster and producer. He currently writes for a variety of publications, produces 'Home Planet' for BBC Radio 4, consults on science communication and facilitates all manner of public meetings and events.

Hugh Aldersey-Williams is a writer and curator with interests ranging from science to architecture and design. He has written a number of books on design, as well as 'The Most Beautiful Molecule'. He curated 'Touch Me' and 'Zoomorphic' at the Victoria and Albert Museum. He is curator of 'Identity: Eight rooms, nine lives'.

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