Huberman Lab

Essentials: Understanding & Controlling Aggression

May 14, 2026·37 min·5-min readnarrativescience
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This episode of Huberman Lab Essentials explores the neuroscience and biology of aggression, clarifying that aggression is not a single behavior but a set of distinct types—reactive, proactive, and indirect—each governed by different neural circuits and hormonal influences. The core takea

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People

Dr. Andrew HubermanConrad LorenzWalter HessDavid AndersonDayu LinCarl Deisseroth

Research & Papers

Photoperiod reverses the effects of estrogens on male aggression via genomic and non-genomic pathwaysEfficacy of carnitine in the treatment of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Topics

BiologyHormonesMental HealthNeuroscienceResearchScientific Method

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