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The Science of Love, Part 1 with Dr. Larry Young

The Science of Love, Part 1 with Dr. Larry Young

FromScience in Society


The Science of Love, Part 1 with Dr. Larry Young

FromScience in Society

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Length:
35 minutes
Released:
Feb 8, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

February is the month of love and, as wonderful as that is, there is more biochemistry behind romcoms and the fairytale ending of your favorite Disney movie than you might think. In Part 1 of their two-part series on Love, Drew & Liv sit down with Emory Psychiatry professor, Dr. Larry Young, to discuss the molecules responsible for giving you butterflies as you talk to your crush this Valentine's Day. You will learn how social bonds are formed in every mammal from voles to humans and why everyone thinks their dog is the cutest.You can find Dr. Young’s book, The Chemistry Between Us: Love, Sex, and the Science of Attraction on Amazon.com. You can follow Drew & Liv on Instagram @scienceinsociety to stay in the know on upcoming episodes, new content, and their ~nearly~ famous science shenanigans.
Released:
Feb 8, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (30)

Does caffeine give you superpowers? Will humans ever make it to Mars? Is our DNA the key to the Fountain of Youth? Science in Society breaks down the world's scientific unknowns in a way that's understandable, digestible, and fun. Join hosts Drew Zbihley and Olivia Pura - lab partners turned lovebirds - as they enlist experts around the world to tour the intricacies of science in our everyday lives.