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Sexual OrientationHormonesPrenatal Development
How Hormones Shape Sexual Orientation & Behavior | Dr. Marc Breedlove
Dr. Marc Breedlove details how prenatal hormones and maternal immune responses profoundly shape sexual orientation and behavior, challenging simplistic views on choice and highlighting the brain's lifelong plasticity.
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AddictionSubstance Use DisorderAlcohol
How to Overcome Addiction to Substances or Behaviors | Dr. Keith Humphreys
Dr. Keith Humphreys, a leading expert from Stanford, unpacks the science of addiction, revealing how genetics, industry marketing, and brain plasticity drive compulsive behaviors, and outlines effective strategies for prevention and recovery.
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