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White Parents Need to Talk About Race with Younger Children, Too

A new survey by psychologist and IPR associate Sylvia Perry reveals the importance of talking about racism with White 8–12 year olds when Black children start to experience it.
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Prenatal Nutrition as an Influence on Future Health and Human Capital

May 3, 2021
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Join us on Monday, May 10 for a talk by professor of anthropology and IPR fellow Christopher Kuzawa on "Prenatal Nutrition as an Influence on Future Health and Human Capital: Strategies for Harnessing a Challenging Policy Lever."

Americans Shift Toward "Pro-Vaccine" After J&J Vaccine Pause

May 4, 2021
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A survey reveals that 74% of respondents knew about the Johnson and Johnson vaccine pause, but there was no evidence that it had a negative effect on vaccination attitudes.

More People Exposed to COVID-19 Virus Than Previously Known

April 13, 2021
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Study reveals need for two doses of mRNA vaccines for mild and asymptomatic cases.

COVID-19 Media and Research

May 4, 2021
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Stay up-to-date with latest IPR faculty mentions in the news about COVID-19 and other IPR news related to the coronavirus.

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