Shira Gordon is a freelance health and science writer. She has a PhD from the University of Cincinnati in biology. She spent almost a decade in the lab after her doctorate degree. Her research focused on animal communication, blending neurophysiology, behavior, and biomechanics. Now as a science communicator, she covers human health, animals, and ecology. In addition to writing articles, Gordon has worked on website content for numerous NIH and HHS institutes and has produced and written scripts for award-winning videos.
