The conversation on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in science needs to be expanded beyond a privileged Western perspective (see M. McNutt and L. Castillo-Page Nature Med. 27, 1864–1865; 2021). In many low- and middle-income countries, various religious, tribal and linguistic identities continue to be stigmatized. In India, for instance, some people are still marginalized because of their caste. To open up research to such disadvantaged groups (see go.nature.com/2gjwkkn), we need a broader definition of DEI in science.

Nature 602, 211 (2022)

doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-022-00330-0

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