Amber Dance
Freelance science journalist
Freelance science journalist
Amber Dance, Ph.D., an award-winning freelance science journalist based in Southern California, co-authors the Center's Health Divide column. She also contributes to publications including PNAS Front Matter, The Scientist, and Nature. She also edits books on a variety of topics.
After earning a doctorate in biology, Amber Dance re-trained in journalism as a way to engage her broad interest in science and share her enthusiasm with readers. She mainly writes about life sciences, with particular expertise in microbiology, cell biology, neuroscience and lab techniques.
Also, the pandemic exacerbated domestic violence against Black women, and fresh research on the dreaded Paxlovid rebound.
Also this week, new research shows COVID links to diabetes, heart and brain conditions.
Also, a look at how COVID aid slashed poverty rates, and dozens charged in pandemic fraud case.
Also, Texas researchers report progress on variant-proof vaccine that could help quell the constant race for new boosters.
Also, a new study finds stress and depression are linked to long COVID.
The FDA and CDC have signed off on new mRNA boosters for ages 12 and up, setting the stage for a fall vaccine push to counter an anticipated fall and winter surge.
Both Moderna and Pfizer have applied for emergency authorization of their new vaccine formulas targeting both the original strain and the omicron BA.4/5 variant.
The White House promises new boosters by September, pending approvals by the CDC and FDA.
Also, disparities in booster access spell trouble for fall booster campaigns.
Also, Biden extends pandemic rescue funds for affordable housing, while a White House summit plans for future COVID vaccines.