Book · 2022 · Animal behavior
An Introduction to Behavioral Endocrinology
Why people recommend it
An Introduction to Behavioral Endocrinology by Randy Joe Nelson and Lance J. Kriegsfeld is an authoritative academic textbook examining the complex interplay between hormones and behavior. On an episode of Huberman Lab titled Essentials: How Hormones Shape Sexual Development, released on February 13, 2025, Andrew Huberman referenced the textbook during his exploration of hormonal science. Huberman introduced the book by noting that Randy Nelson and Lance Kriegsfeld are true experts in the field of behavioral endocrinology. He explained that he brought up the foundational text to help frame the scientific research and behavioral concepts he was presenting to the audience. Specifically, Huberman used the context of the book to transition into discussing related scientific inquiries, including the work of Tyrone Hayes from UC Berkeley concerning environmental toxins and their disruptive impacts on hormones such as testosterone and estrogen. By citing the textbook, Huberman established a rigorous academic foundation for the episode's exploration of hormonal influences on sexual development and endocrine health, guiding listeners through established scientific literature in the discipline.
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“This is a book by Randy Nelson and and Lance Kriegfield, ex- true experts in the field. I'm going to talk about some of the work from Tyrone Hayes from UC Berkeley about environmental toxins and their impacts on some of these things like testosterone and estrogen.”