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.
Plus, Moderna publishes new data on vaccinating children, and millions stand to lose Medicaid coverage this summer.
Paxlovid fails to prevent infection, while new variants keep coming.
Plus, President Biden’s plans to end pandemic-era restrictions on U.S. entry by asylum seekers are in jeopardy after judge's ruling.
Also, schools struggle to attract missing students, and new vaccine combo shows promise.
Meanwhile, kids ages 5 through 11 could be lining up for their boosters within a month or so.
Also, new reporting outlines how devastating COVID has been for those with diabetes.
Also, Moderna's announcement on a vaccine for young children gives long-waiting parents fresh hope.
Meanwhile, crucial federal pandemic funding remains in limbo.
Meanwhile, experts urge U.S. to do more to prepare for the next phase of the pandemic.
Plus, emergency authorization for a COVID vaccine for young children could happen by April or, at the latest, May.