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Diversity & Inclusion in News
Autism and ADHD: Epigenetic changes at birth associated with an infant’s microbiome and neurodevelopment
Epigenetic changes present at birth can impact how an infant’s gut microbiome develops during their first year. Researchers also identified specific epigenetic changes and gut microbes that were associated with signs of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and ADHD when the children were three years old.
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Between 2.4 and 4.1 million people estimated to be living with chronic hepatitis B infection in Europe
Chronic hepatitis B is substantially prevalent across the European Union and European Economic Area (EU/EEA), affecting an estimated 0.7% of the population in the region in 2022, according to a new study.
Inuit recommendations to address high rates of tuberculosis in Nunavik, Quebec
Tuberculosis rates for Inuit living in Nunavik, the Inuit lands in northern Quebec, are 1,000 times greater than among non-foreign-born Quebeckers, and underresourcing of local health care adds to hardship from the disease, found new research.
Inequalities in childhood pneumococcal vaccine uptake persist in England despite schedule change
Vaccine uptake data has been examined to assess the impact of moving from a ‘2+1’ to a ‘1+1’ Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) dose schedule on vaccine coverage and health inequalities among infants in England.
D&I in Features
Urinary tract infections: addressing the gender gap and advancing microbial insights
Gender-specific approaches to HIV prevention: addressing the needs of women and girls
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D&I in Careers
Life is a rollercoaster: AMI Global Ambassador Chris Greening opens up on his ADHD journey
Introducing AMI’s Diversity & Inclusion Strategy
My autistic academic maze - and my advice to neurodiverse PhD students
Rethinking culture to maximise research potential
My PhD with ADHD - Ana Paula reveals lab life as a neurodivergent student
The Pride in Microbiology Network: empowering 2SLGBTQIA+ microbiologists
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AMI Webinar: connecting, inspiring and advocating for LGBTQIA+ researchers in microbiology
Join us for an engaging and inclusive webinar aimed at connecting, inspiring, and advocating for LGBTQIA+ researchers in the field of microbiology.